Primary Care | Pfizer for Professionals
Digital Download: Cholesterol - Patient Information Leaflet.
Too much of it can clog your blood vessels. The buildup in the vessel walls is called plaque. It can clog the arteries and block or slow down the flow of blood. This means certain parts of your body don’t get the blood that they need.1
5 a day Ireland – Facts & Figures
Eating more fruit and vegetables and reducing your intake of high salt, high fat foods is a central pillar in the Department of Health’s Obesity Policy and Action Plan that aims to tackle Ireland’s expanding obesity problem2. Here is everything you need to know about the facts, figures, evidence and advice on getting your 5-a-day
Video: American Psychiatry Association 2018 Highlights.
Digital Download 10 tips for Patients Suffering from Chronic Pain.
Between 13% and 35% of Irish adults suffer from chronic pain, which is pain that lasts longer than three months1.Chronic pain has a range of causes, making it a complex issue to tackle. It can also seriously affect people’s social and professional lives2.The following tips may help you deal with your pain better.
Video: Wellness in Psychiatry (Exercise)
Watch an in depth video presentation discussing the role of exercise in psychiatry.
Help Boost Your Mood with Exercise
Studies have shown that regular exercise may also help relieve tension and stress and promote feelings of calm and well-being. Though further research is needed, studies in people with depression show that physical exercise can sometimes help.
Nutrition Digital Download
Download a patient booklet which demonstrates how your patients can improve their mental wellness through optimising their nutrition.
Digital Download: Mindfulness - Patient Information Leaflet.
By taking a mental step back and becoming aware of your thoughts and feelings you can help yourself notice signs of stress or anxiety, which can eventually help you manage those feelings.
Video: Wellness in Psychiatry.
Watch an in depth video presentation discussing the role of mindfulness has in psychiatry.
Video - Retail Quality
The Pfizer retail quality video share’s the breadth and depth of Pfizer’s commitment to quality products. The video showcases key areas in which Pfizer is dedicated to the highest quality standards including research and development, manufacturing and supply, preventing counterfeits, and supporting the medical community.
Tackling Testicular Cancer in Ireland
Ireland has made significant improvement in the rates of detection and the outcomes over the past 20 years, as demonstrated in figures released by the Health Service Executive
Getting more value from practice meetings
The average Irish family GP works 14.5 hours a day.1 Of that, 80% is spent with patients and 20% doing paperwork and administration.2 Regular practice meetings are an important part of running an efficient and effective primary care facility, ensuring that staff feel informed, involved and engaged. They also play an important role in improving the quality of care for patients.3
Heart Health - Digital Download
Created for Healthcare Professionals to print out and share with patients, this booklet offers practical tips for better heart health for your patients including exercise, general information and a useful checklist.
DN4 Pain Screening Tool
Download the DN4 Pain Screening Tool which is designed to identify your patients pain levels.
Pfizer Medical Information
Find out more about the Pfizer Medical Information service.
Are some people genetically predisposed to lose muscle more easily?
Everyone loses muscle mass as they age, but your genes could factor into how fast it occurs. You likely already know that genetics significantly influence who you are. They mould your unique qualities that ultimately determine your thoughts, behavioural patterns, and of course, appearance. However, can your genes also influence how quickly you lose muscle mass over time?
Digital Download: Exercise Patient Booklet
Download a patient booklet which demonstrates how your patients can improve their mental wellness through optimising their approach to exercise.
Diagnosis and Treatment for Major Current Psychiatric Disorders
Video: Wellness in Psychiatry (Nutrition)
Watch an in depth video presentation discussing the role of nutrition in psychiatry.
Mindfulness for General Practitioners
The practice of mindfulness - a form of personal reflection and self-meditation – has spread across the globe in recent years, as people from all walks of life look for new ways to combat the stresses and strains of busy working lives.
Video - Discussing sensitive topics with your patients
Watch a short video that showcases a range of possible techniques to use when discussing sensitive topics with your patients.
Brain Health and Exercises.
We’re only beginning to understand the complex way our brains work but every year we learn a little more. Here are five incredible things we’ve learned in 2017.
What the future looks like for Ireland's newest GP's
Ireland isn’t training enough GPs, with the HSE predicting a shortfall of between 493 – 1,380 GPs by 2025.2 The challenge for Ireland’s health service in the future will be to increase the numbers of GPs training and encouraging them to stay.
The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare in Ireland
Watch a short video showcasing how social media is affecting healthcare in Ireland.
Biosimilars Uptake in Europe - Key Drivers and Barriers
The role of biosimilar medicines in patient care is increasing in importance due to opportunities for cost savings to healthcare systems. Find out some of the key drivers and barriers to Biosimilars in Europe.
January Blues - Patient Materials
This month we focus on the symptoms of depression and offer practical tips for better mental health. This patient booklet touches on exercise, diet and includes a really useful and simple checklist.
Holiday Health - Digital Download
Download your Holiday Health booklet which gives helpful information to patients to avoid indigestion, excessive alcohol consumption and help with smoking cessation. The booklet contains posters, infographics, patient checklists and is easily printed.
January Blues-Patient Booklet
Created for Healthcare Professionals to print out and share with patients, this booklet offers practical tips for better mental health for your patients including exercise, diet and a useful checklist
Nutrition - You are what you eat.
Ever hear the saying, you are what you eat? Eating isn’t just about satisfying hunger. Good nutrition is linked to a healthy life. The food you eat should be rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to help you stay healthy.
Interval Training for your Patients
It may not be as complicated as you might think. Interval training is simply alternating short bursts (approximately 30 seconds) of intense activity with longer intervals (three to four minutes) of less intense activity.
Keeping your ePortfolio up to date
An ePortfolio represents an opportunity to demonstrate professional competence. By keeping it up to date, you will be contributing to your professional and personal growth, ensuring that the services you provide to your patients is of the highest standard.
Testicular Cancer May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
According to a new study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, men who have had testicular cancer may have an increased risk for prostate cancer.
Tackling Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Ireland
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition that can be extremely discomforting, inconveniencing and/or painful for affected patients. The condition is currently thought to affect many aspects of a patient’s life besides their physical health. For example, IBD may have a debilitating effect on professional and social activities.1
World Glaucoma Week Resources
To mark World Glaucoma Week, Pfizer Healthcare Ireland and Pfizerpro.ie have launched dedicated resources for this condition, including patient booklets, a 'Know-the-Facts' poster and a series of articles. Please click/tap Read more to find out more...
Wellbeing for GPs - Infographic
Download and print this Infographic which highlights simple tips that focus on Wellbeing for GPs in Ireland
A new Frontier for Artificial Intelligence (Helping scientists develop new medicines)
Did you know that the same artificial intelligence techniques that power self-driving cars are increasingly being used to help scientists search for new medicines. Find out more about how artificial intelligence is impacting pharmaceutical reasearch and development.
Heart Health - Patient Booklet
Created for Healthcare Professionals to print out and share with patients, this booklet offers practical tips for better heart health for your patients including exercise, general information and a useful checklist.
Depression & Pain Physiological Perspective Snapshot
A short education 5 minute video on Depression and Pain is presented by Prof. Juan-Antonio Mico from the Dept. of Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Psychiatry School of Medicine in the University of Cadiz, Spain.
Antibiotic Awareness-Digital Download
View and Download this helpful 4 page PDF booklet regarding 'antibiotic awareness' and print it out to display in your pharmacy to help educate your patients.
Pfizer Health Index 2017
The Pfizer Health Index 2017 reveals high levels of job satisfaction among Irish workers and positive focus by employers on health and wellbeing - watch the short video now
