Monthly Archives: July 2018

It’s not just the My Health Record we should be concerned about

Posted on 26/07/2018 by Thinus

Originally posted on Doctor's Bag:
It’s often been said, the Australian My Health Record is not a finished project. It is evolving and has, indeed, lots of potential to improve and streamline patient care. Sadly, the privacy issues that…

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MyHR…. opt out, opt in or just ignore?

Posted on 21/07/2018 by Thinus

Originally posted on Mark Raines:
In case you haven’t heard, you will have to decide whether you want to opt-out of the Government My Health Record (MyHR) before the 15 October 2018 or you will be have one created for…

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GPs want clinical handovers, not discharge summaries

Posted on 17/07/2018 by Thinus

Originally posted on partridgegp:
Partridge Street General Practice is all about professional, comprehensive, and empowering General Practice care by our GPs. When we refer our valued patients for treatment elsewhere we promote the same high standards, values, and communication  that…

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Opt out or opt in – but whatever you do make a decision!

Posted on 16/07/2018 by Thinus

After months of anticipation the big day finally arrived – as of 16 July 2018 Australians can choose to opt-out from having a My Health Record We can spend time on the fiasco that the opt-out roll-out has turned out … Continue reading →

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