Publications - 2008/2009

Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners.pdf

In this edition of the Guide, the Medical Council has sought to clarify a number of areas including consent, end of life care, confidentiality, provision of information to the public and referral of patients.

Treoir Maidir le hIompar agus Eitic Ghairmiúil do Liachleachtóirí Cláraithe.pdf

In eagrán na Treorach seo, rinne Comhairle na nDochtúirí Leighis iarracht roinnt réimsí sainiúla a shoiléiriú, lena n-áirítear aontú, rúndacht, cúram do dheireadgh an tsaoil, soláthar faisnéise do phobal agus atreorú na n-othar.

Professional Practice Review: Developing Standards 2008.pdf

The Medical Council piloted a multi-source feedback study of general practitioners as part of the development of professional competence schemes for doctors, which will be introduced in Part 11 of Medical Practitioners Act 2007.

Performance Assessment: Developing Standards 2008.pdf

The Medical Council carried out a pilot project for Performance Assessment to evaluate the procedures involved where concerns in relation to a doctor’s performance, practice or health are raised.

Intern Handbook: Information and Logbook for Interns 2008.pdf

This document is intended to provide information to Interns to guide them through the Intern year. The Intern year is a crucial period of transition from medical student to full registration as a doctor.

Good Medical Practice in Seeking Informed Consent to Treatment.pdf

This document is primarily intended for registered medical practitioners, medical schools, those involved in the postgraduate training of doctors, and doctors’ employers.