GP Factsheets
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Out-of-hours – Reducing Risks
Please click below to read our factsheet which covers out-of-hours GP services and how you can reduce the risks involved. Download as a PDF
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Medical Records – Requests for a Deceased Patient’s medical records
Please click below to read our factsheet regarding how to respond to requests for the medical records of a deceased patient. Download as a PDF
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Garda Request for Medical Records
Please click below to read our quick reference guide about responding to requests for medical records from the Gardaí. Download as a PDF
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Communications via Email
Please click below to read our quick reference guide on communicating with patients via email, and guidance on maintaining patient confidentiality. Download as a PDF
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Online reviews – Risk Tips for Managing Online Negative Reviews
Please click below to read our factsheet with regards to receiving online negative reviews. Download as a PDF
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Giving Evidence at Medical Council Fitness to Practise Inquiries
Please click below to read our quick reference guide about providing records or giving evidence at inquiries concerning other medical practitioners. Download as a PDF
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Communications via SMS Text Messaging
Please click below to read our factsheet pertaining to communicating to patients over SMS text messaging. Download as a PDF
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Breakdown in the Doctor – Patient Relationship
Please click below to read our factsheet with guidance on when a doctor – patient relationship breaks down. Download as a PDF
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Absences from General Practice and Cessation of Practice
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