The Best Practice Blog
Running a healthcare Practice is one of the most rewarding — and most demanding — 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 — so you can build a Practice that works better for your patients, your team, and you.
As I work in Practices throughout Ireland, I observe the very real challenges of working as a Medical Receptionist in General Practice.
It is only when you sit in the “hot seat” that you get a sense ...
The Free Contraception Scheme in Ireland has been expanded to include women aged 32 – 35 as of July 1st. The scheme, which began in September 2022 for women aged 17 – 25 has gradually expanded and cov...
Let’s go back to early March 2020, many GP Practices were closed to new patients and General Practice was in crisis for many reasons including decreasing numbers of GPs, Pressure on OOH Services. Ther...
What is the probationary period for GP staff?
Probation is usually defined in a company’s employee handbook, and is given to new employees when they first begin a job. The probationary period allows ...
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...
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 ...
Does how we work make a difference to the outcome?
I have the privilege of working in Practices all over the country which has provided me with so many interesting insights into how work is completed...
The latest round of IMO talks has brought a suite of changes to General Practice with a total investment of €130 million but what does all of this really mean?
Some of the changes are very welcome. T...
In Conversation with Jennifer Neff, CEO of Elemental In conversation with Jennifer Neff Jennifer is driven by a passion for ending avoidable health inequalities. She set up Elemental Software with her...
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...
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: What can I do for you to...
In Conversation with Ann Mulligan, Practice Manager, Bedford Medical Centre. The Vaccine rollout has been both a joyous occasion and a massive stressor for General Practice. In this Interview, Ann des...
