Monthly Archives: November 2016

Saving time for Doctors & Patients


The headline seemed so promising “The federal government is proposing to automate the prescription approval process to help save time for doctors and patients” Finally – they are understanding our worries and stress. Or so it would seem Currently the … Continue reading

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Why the proposed Health Care Homes are not about patient-centred care


Good summary that highlights a few issues about Health Care Homes: a. It is NOT the same as the RACGP’s medical home b. It is capitation which brings with it all the complexities and risks for patients and doctors while … Continue reading

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The myth of online privacy


Anyone who use the internet is aware that the likes of Google and Facebook has a sneak and a peak at our habits and web-surfing so we know we should be careful in what we post and where we go. … Continue reading

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