Informatics
The effect of computerisation on the quality of Australian general practice careJoan Henderson, Graeme Miller, Helena Britt, Ying Pan Family Medicine Research Centre, University of Sydney, Australia The study investigates the impact of computerisation on quality of care using consultation length, prescribing and test ordering behaviour of GPs with and without computers; the effect of embedded advertising in clinical software on GP prescribing behaviour; and compares computerised and non-computerised GPs via a set of quality indicators. |
Lessons from practice: electronic discharge summaryMd Moniruzzaman Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, Northfield, South Australia Integrative electronic hospital discharge summary within the general practice clinical software is important for several reasons. GP can view the summary as if viewing a pathology result. It can be saved within the software system and can easily be accessible in future. Scanning documents also serve the similar purpose but staff time and slow access can be problematic. |
A content based study of computer use during the consultationCarolyn O’Shea, Christopher Pearce, Steve Trumble Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria There is a question of whether computer use has changed consultation communication. |
Effective information retrieval for general practitionersJane Ryan Library Manager, RACGP John Murtagh Library, The RACGP, South Melbourne, Victoria The ability to find good quality, up-to-date information is an imperative for GPs today and it is likely to become an increasingly important skill to have in the future. Expectations that clinical practice will be evidence based, patients’ access to health information from the internet and the growing interest and involvement of GPs in research activities, are just some of the drivers ensuring that the mastery of information retrieval is going to be a valuable asset for GPs to have. |
A patient held health record for refugeesMitchell Smith, Anne Eastwood NSW Refugee Health Service, Liverpool, NSW Recently arrived refugees, of whom there are 13 000 each year nationally, often present with complex health problems including psychosocial issues, and are seen by multiple providers. They undergo various screening procedures both overseas and, in some cases, after arrival. Duplication of enquiry, investigations and immunisations may occur. |
The Virtual Medical Centre review program: a new model
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Facilitating shared decision making between general
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