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The GP Podcast

Irish College of GPs
Eating Disorders
Ireland
Irish College Of General Practitioners
Depression
Type 2 Diabetes
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Asthma
Out Of Hours GP Co-Ops
Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
Isotretinoin
General Practice Update
Urinary Tract Infections
Atrial Fibrillation
Codeine
Buprenorphine
ADHD
Early Medical Abortion
European Society Of Cardiology
LDL Cholesterol Targets
Statins

Medical education podcast for General Practitioners, from the Irish College of GPs. Email podcast@icgp.ie with feedback and suggestions for future episodes. We read everything we receive!

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• Dr David McConaghy, Irish College of GPs Clinical Lead in Prevention; Member of HSE Team on Integrated Care Programme for Chronic Disease

• Dr John Maher - Host

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• This conversation reviews the management of hypertension in p... more

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Dr Ciara McCarthy - GP Lead in Women's Health, HSE and Irish College of GPs

Dr Laura Cullen - Director of Women's Health, Irish College of GPs

Dr John Maher - Host

Summary

This two-part conversation reviews the provision of Early Me... more

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Dr Ciara McCarthy - GP Lead in Women's Health, HSE and Irish College of GPs

Dr Laura Cullen - Director of Women's Health, Irish College of GPs

Dr John Maher - Host

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This two-part conversation reviews the provision of Early Me... more

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• Dr Suzanne Kelly, Deputy Medical Director, Irish College of GPs

• Dr John Maher - Host

Summary

Suzanne previews tonight's Wednesday Webinar (03 June 2026).  You will find a link to the College webinar recordings page here.  This wil... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Cullen
Clinician featured discussing EMA logistics and clinical considerations
Episode: Early Medical Abortion (EMA) in Primary Care - Part 2
Ciara McCarthy
Clinician discussing training, practice setup, and START network
Episode: Early Medical Abortion (EMA) in Primary Care - Part 2
Diarmuid Quinlan
Medical Director, Chair of the Wednesday webinar
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Wednesday Webinar Preview: 03 June 2026
Paul Ryan
Therapeutics Lead for the Irish College of GPs; pharmacist and GP
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Therapeutics in Primary Care: Asthma Part 1
Eamonn O'Shea
GP in Galway City, Cardiovascular Lead
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Management of Lipids
David McConaghy
GP in Sallins, Prevention Lead
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Management of Lipids
Brian Osbourne
GP in Galway City; Assistant Medical Director and Director of Mental Health Programme
Irish College of GPs
Episode: ADHD in Primary Care - Part 1
Dr. Shane McKeogh
Lead author of the Irish College of GPs COPD GPU, published Oct 2025
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: GP Update Part 2
Lisa Devine
Lead author of the Irish College of GPs Type 2 Diabetes GPU
Irish College of GPs
Episode: Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 2

Hosts

John Maher
Host of The GP Podcast; Irish College of General Practitioners
Aoife O'Sullivan
GP contributing expert on ADHD management; clinical lead in mental health

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • First Time Caller, long time listener

    Brilliant podcast. Very informative. Makes my work commute productive!

    Delighted John has made a comeback on the podcast scene since his Medic’s mic days.

    Best wishes and I hope this will continue!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YvonneLee1
    Irelanda month ago
  • Finally podcasts!!!

    Excellent format which is aligned with my availability and eagerness to learn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel77K
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Brevity is key for GPs. This podcast manages that very well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob Lawlor
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Excellent resource

    Very high standard concise advice on clinically important topics. Excellent sound quality. Pleasure to listen to as you’re driving or out for a walk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Farina Ansari
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Great Listen

    Super initiative, very informative, with good practical advice.

    Listened while on my morning jog 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Moloney
    Ireland4 months ago

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Hypertension – Update from ESC HTN Guidelines 2024
Q: What are the new ESC blood pressure targets and how do they change management in primary care?
Targets have become lower, with office readings aiming for 130/80 or lower, and even lower in some cases; management now relies more on confirming true hypertension with out-of-office readings before starting therapy, and favors earlier initiation of combination therapy to reach targets faster.
Early Medical Abortion (EMA) in Primary Care - Part 1
Q: How does EMA fit within the broader termination of pregnancy framework in Ireland?
EMA is a subset of termination of pregnancy governed by both legal (12-week limit under the act, with a 9 weeks 6 days practical clinical limit) and clinical frameworks, allowing GPs to provide medical termination up to the legal/clinical thresholds while complex cases may refer to hospital services for later gestations or surgical options.
Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 2
Q: What are the key differences highlighted by NICE compared to the GPU, and what might that mean for practice?
The host and Lisa discuss that NICE guidelines are a separate process tailored to the UK ecosystem, highlighting differences such as the emphasis on frailty and early dual therapy with metformin and SGLT-2, which contrasts with the GPU as a synthesis of available evidence used in general practice.
Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 2
Q: Could you begin today's episode by telling me why this language matters?
Lisa explains that changing language to refer to people living with diabetes centers the person in care, empowering them as partners, and aligns with a global movement toward more respectful, person-centered communication in chronic disease management.
Type 2 Diabetes: General Practice Update Part 1
Q: What screening strategies are emphasised to prevent underdiagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes in general practice?
Screening leverages the Opportunistic Case Finding and Prevention Programs, with attention to risk factors such as ethnicity, obesity, previous CKD, gestational diabetes history, and age, to identify people who would benefit from further evaluation and earlier intervention.

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

A clinically focused show delivering practical updates for general practitioners and GP trainees. Episodes cover a mix of guideline-informed management across core primary care topics—asthma, lipids, ADHD, depression, COPD, diabetes, and system-level care models in Ireland. Guests are clinicians and subject-matter experts from the Irish College of General Practitioners, offering actionable diagnostics, treatment pathways, and care coordination strategies. The format emphasizes pragmatic tips, audit-ready tools, and patient-centered care, with a strong emphasis on real-world applicability for primary care teams. Noteworthy strengths include concise, evidence-based discussions aligned to current national guidelines, a steady stream of ADHD, C... more

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1. Laura Cullen
2. Ciara McCarthy
3. Diarmuid Quinlan
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5. Eamonn O'Shea
6. David McConaghy
7. Brian Osbourne
8. Dr. Shane McKeogh

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