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GP in the Out of Hours Setting – An Approach

Participants Dr David McConaghy - Clinical Lead for Prevention, Irish College of GPs; Medical Director, TLC Doc Dr John Maher - Host SummaryWe explore an approach to working in the Out of Hours GP (OOHS) setting in Ireland. Dr David shares insights from over 20 years of experience in Ireland and abroad, highlighting the importance of preparation, patient safety, and effective communication. The conversation covers practical advice for newcomers, strategies for managing difficult consultations, and the role of OOHS in supporting both patients and hospital colleagues.Key themes include the scale of OOHS consultations in Ireland, the importance of slowing down consultations, collaborative working with colleagues, managing requests for controlled drugs and sick certificates, handling house calls and palliative care, and preparing for overnight shifts. Links Irish College of GPs – General Practice Updates ( https://www.irishcollegeofgps.ie/Home... ) antibioticprescribing.ie ( https://antibioticprescribing.ie/ ) HSE Medicines Management Programme – Benzodiazepine Prescribing Guidance ( https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/cspd... ) Palliative Care Guidelines – A Toolkit for COVID 19 Management - HSE ( https://professionalpalliativehub.com... ) Roger Neighbour’s Consultation Model ( https://gpnotebook.com/en-IE/pages/ge... ) Oxford Handbook of General Practice – Emergencies Section ( https://academic.oup.com/book/35454 ) Eolas Medical App ( https://eolasmedical.com/get-the-app ) The GP Podcast Episode 6 March 11, 2026 ★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c04f47d7 ★ Additional episodes: https://www.irishcollegeofgps.ie