President's Welcome
by Professor Kieran Murphy
Welcome to the first edition of the new Medical Council electronic newsletter, part of a continuing dialogue between the Medical Council and the medical profession.
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Message from the CEO
by Mr John Lamont
It is now a year since the election process for six members of the new Medical Council and eight months since the new Council members took office.....
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The Effect of the New Act on Registration.....What does it mean for you?
by Dr Anna Clarke and Ms Una O'Rourke
Under the Medical Practitioners Act 2007, Registration Rules will come into effect on 16th March 2009 or the Register Establishment day. New application forms, guidelines, processes and procedures are being introduced to accommodate the Rules.
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Standards in Practice
by Dr Deirdre Madden
Dr Deirdre Madden introduces the Standards in Practice Committee and the five Working Groups that have been established to provide guidance for the profession, monitor performance and set standards for good practice.
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The Medical Council's Role in Education and Training
by Professor Bill Powderly
The Medical Practitioners Act 2007 provides legislation to ensure Ireland's compliance with European Directives on medical training, both basic and specialist. A Professional Development Committee has been established and is responsible for setting and monitoring standards in education and training.
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Professional Competence Update
by Professor Paul Finucane
With most of the provisions of the Medical Practitioners Act, 2007 in place from Monday 16th March 2009, preparations are under way for the commencement of Part 11 and the other section of the Act that will provide for the mandatory participation of doctors in 'Professional Competence Schemes'.
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Good Medical Practice in Seeking Informed Consent
The Medical Council recently published documentation providing guidelines for doctors in seeking informed consent to treatment.
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Review of Medical Schools in Ireland: A Report to the Public
by Dr Anne Keane
The Review of Medical Schools in Ireland 2007: A Report to the Public is based on the findings of the Medical Council's visits to medical schools and to their associated hospitals in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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Three Decades of Change in the Medical Council: 1979-2009
by Susan Barr
Susan Barr has been employed by the Medical Council since 1979.
Having worked for the Council for 30 years, Susan has worked
throughout the terms of no fewer than seven Presidents and all the
Council Members from 1979 to 2009.
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Correction
The last newsletter in May 2007 contained an article on the late
Dr Kathleen Lynn. The Medical Council would like to address factual
errors within this article.
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