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The GP Podcast

Irish College of GPs
Eating Disorders
Depression
Ireland
Out Of Hours GP Co-Ops
Isotretinoin
Atrial Fibrillation
Urinary Tract Infections
Wearable Devices
Doacs
Chronic Disease Management (CDM)
Online Communities
Body Mass Index
Antibiotic Stewardship
Neurodivergence
Soap-If
Irish College Of General Practitioners
Phq-9
Talk Therapy
Acne
General Practice

Medical education podcast for General Practitioners, from the Irish College of GPs.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes9Foundeda month ago
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• Dr Bernard Kenny, GP Specialising in Substance Misuse; Director of Addiction Management in Primary Care, Irish College of GPs  

• Dr John Maher - Host

Summary

In this Dr John Maher is joined by Dr Bernard Kenny to discuss codeine m... more

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• Dr Aoife O'Sullivan, Clinical Lead in Mental Health, Irish College of GPs 

• Dr Brian Osborne, Assistant Medical Director and Director of Mental Health Programme, Irish College of GPs  

• Dr John Maher - Host

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This is part ... more

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• Dr Aoife O'Sullivan, Clinical Lead in Mental Health, Irish College of GPs 

• Dr Brian Osborne, Assistant Medical Director and Director of Mental Health Programme, Irish College of GPs  

• Dr John Maher - Host

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In this first... more

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• Dr David McConaghy - Clinical Lead for Prevention, Irish College of GPs; Medical Director, TLC Doc

• Dr John Maher - Host

Summary

We explore an approach to working in the Out of Hours GP (OOHS) setting in Ireland. Dr David shares in... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Osborne
GP, Galway City; Assistant Medical Director with the Irish College of GPs
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Managing Depression in Primary Care - Part 2
David McConaghy
GP; Irish College of GPs clinical lead for prevention; medical director of TLC Doc and Out of Hours GP co-op in Dublin
TLC Doc; Out of Hours GP Co-op; Irish College of GPs
Episode: GP in the Out of Hours Setting – An Approach
Aoife O'Sullivan
GP, clinician with focus on eating disorders and neurodivergence
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Eating Disorders - Part 2
Scott Walkin
GP based in Mayo and clinical lead for antimicrobial resistance and infection control at the Irish College of GPs
Irish College of GPs
Episode: UTI Management in Primary Care
Dr. Eamonn O'Shea
Cardiovascular Lead, Irish College of GPs
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Atrial Fibrillation - General Practice Update 2025
Dermot Quinlan
GP in Glanmire, Medical Director of the Irish College of GPs, online tutor in dermatology
Irish College of GPs; Health Products Regulatory Authority former board member
Episode: Safe Prescribing of Isotretinoin in Primary Care

Host

John Maher
Host of The GP Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great Listen

    Super initiative, very informative, with good practical advice.

    Listened while on my morning jog 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Moloney
    Ireland12 days ago
  • Really informative podcasts

    I think this is a great resource for GPs and GP trainees. I agree with other reviewer, John has is a natural host and contributors are really high quality with lots of memorable take away points from each podcast. This is a great innovation by College.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Harrison 2025
    Ireland20 days ago
  • Dr. Laffan

    I'm really enjoying this. Strikes a great balance between practical clinical updates and genuinely engaging listening. The topics so far are relevant to day-to-day general practice and pitched at exactly the right level: useful pearls without unnecessary complexity. Dr John Maher is an excellent host. Looking forward to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Lfn
    Irelanda month ago

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Safe Prescribing of Isotretinoin in Primary Care
Q: How does the Dermatology in Practice Certificate fit into enabling GPs to prescribe isotretinoin safely?
The certificate provides upskilling built on existing GP competencies, detailing starting doses, titration, management of flares, duration, and post-treatment care, with access to expert resources and case-based learning.
Safe Prescribing of Isotretinoin in Primary Care
Q: What are the four core competencies for safe isotretinoin prescribing identified in your BJGP article?
Dermatology assessment to confirm accurate diagnosis and eligibility, pregnancy prevention planning, mental health assessment to monitor psychosocial risk, and a focused blood testing plan to reduce unnecessary tests while ensuring safety.

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What is The GP Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinically focused show that centers on primary care in Ireland, with episodes covering updates to GP practice, clinical guidelines, and real-world management across common primary care topics. Recent topics include eating disorders in primary care, antifungal and dermatology safety, atrial fibrillation management, isotretinoin prescribing, and urinary tract infection stewardship. Guests are typically clinicians and subject-matter experts who translate national guidelines into practical, day-to-day actions for general practitioners. The program frequently features updates from the Irish College of GPs and partners, with emphasis on early intervention, safe prescribing, patient-centered care, and resource-aware approaches that i... more

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1. Brian Osborne
2. David McConaghy
3. Aoife O'Sullivan
4. Scott Walkin
5. Dr. Eamonn O'Shea
6. Dermot Quinlan

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