Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
922. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the development of an endometriosis quick reference guide to assist GPs in recognising endometriosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24951/23]
View answerThe Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) has responsibility for the training of general practitioners. The ICGP education programme provides a wide range of continuous medical education for trained GPs and professional development opportunities to allow GPs to meet the relevant Medical Council requirements to maintain professional competence.
The Quick Reference Guide (QRG) on Endometriosis is being developed by the ICGP's ICGP/HSE GP Clinical Lead in Women’s Health. The ICGP have advised that it is envisaged that the QRG will be ready in draft format for ICGP Quality and Safety in Practice review by mid-June 2023. Once approved by the ICGP, it will be circulated to the HSE National Women and Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) to ensure that it aligns with the guidelines being developed for management of endometriosis in secondary care and with the National Endometriosis Framework which is being developed by NWIHP. It is anticipated that the QRG will be completed, launched and made available in Q4 this year.
