Addiction related issues are common, presenting in up to 15% of primary care consultations, up to 40% of emergency department consultations and up to 80% of prison admissions. As general practitioners are ideally placed to identify people with addiction problems, they need to be aware of the extent and consequences of these problems to the health of the individual, and the effect on their families and society.
The Addiction Management in Primary Care Committee reports to the ICGP Education Governance Committee. The Audit Review Group (ARG Committee) reports to the ICGP Quality and Standards Committee.
Members of the current ARG Committee are:
- John O'Brien, ICGP
- Ide Delargy, ICGP
- Des Crowey, ICGP
- Mike Scully, HSE
- Eamonn Keenan, HSE
- Joe Doyle, HSE
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