Healthcare professionals honoured at GPBuddy Awards
Health Minister Simon Harris praises work in primary healthcare
The achievements of a number of healthcare professionals across the country were recognised last night at the inaugural GPBuddy Awards at Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel last night.
The awards were organised byGPBuddy.ie in partnership with The Sunday Business Post. GPBuddy.ie is an online resource for general practitioners (GPs) in Ireland which includes a comprehensive database of medical and healthcare professionals, educational modules, video tutorials and discussion forums.
Opening the event, Health Minister Simon Harris praised the collaborative efforts of GPs and healthcare professionals in community healthcare in Ireland. "I am convinced that GPs are capable of taking on a leadership role in the development of an integrated, team-based primary care system," he said.
McKenna with Dr Darach Ó Ciardha and Dr Shane McKeogh and of GPBuddy Pic: Robbie Reynolds
13 people received awards at the ceremony in categories such as ‘Best GP and Hospital Collaboration’, ‘Practice Nurse of the Year’, ‘Rural Practice of the Year’ and ‘GP of the Year’. Patients were invited to nominate their GP in the Patients’ Choice Category. A further 26 people were shortlisted across all categories.
A full list of winners is availablehere.
