And it is one he repeats during this interview, as he recalls key moments and shares anecdotes from his time in general practice. RetirementAlthough he has now officially retired from general practice, Dr McCauley will not be going “from superhero to zero”, as he put it. “We used to be able to deal with diagnostic uncertainty, and that’s one of the bedrocks of general practice. “Because of the very good approach to general practice by the local health board at that time there was a recognition that for Letterkenny Hospital, which was a very small hospital, to survive, they had to ensure that general practice thrived. But even though he has now moved on from general practice, it is evident that his love for the profession will remain.

Source: Irish Independent February 22, 2026 22:16 UTC