The Best Practice Blog
Running a healthcare Practice is one of the most rewarding β and most demanding β roles in Irish healthcare. Behind every well-run Practice is a team making hundreds of decisions a day, often without a roadmap. That's where we come in. This blog is where we share the lessons, strategies, and real-world insights drawn from over 25 years working inside and alongside Practices across Ireland β so you can build a Practice that works better for your patients, your team, and you.
I have worked in many different types of workspaces over the years, the most memorable was where I was sharing space with what was effectively a dumping ground for old furniture, shelving units (lots ...
Recently, I had the pleasure of providing one to one training to a GP Practice Secretary. The training was to help increase her knowledge of state claims, to ensure that the Practice was claiming all ...
We sometimes hear about GP surgeries with fierce, fire-breathing receptionists and phone lines that are constantly engaged but what really goes on behind the reception desk?
Lets have a look; Martina...
In the consulting room: a mild case of GDPR
In which we establish an evidential link between data protection legislation, headaches and depression in general practice...
GP:Β What can I do for you to...
The Free Contraception Scheme in Ireland has been expanded to include women aged 32 β 35 as of July 1st. The scheme, which began in September 2022 for women aged 17 β 25 has gradually expanded and cov...
From Driving up to 1000km per week to working online Almost 5 years ago, I launched Best Practice with no real idea of what that meant or how it was going to develop. Earlier this evening, I got a sen...
The latest round of IMO talks has brought a suite of changes to General Practice with a total investment of β¬130 million but what does all of this really mean?
Some of the changes are very welcome. T...
The Christmas season has crept up on all of this year. I know that it has been a very busy few weeks and months for all of you working in General Practice and everyone is very deserving of a break, ev...
