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Clinical audit tool (CAT)

The RACGP supports the use of population health tools to assist in identifying areas for quality and business improvement in general practice. There are multiple tools available in general practice for this purpose.  However, the RACGP recognises the Clinical Audit Tool (CAT) as the most user friendly and convenient tool to assist practices in delivering high quality care. CAT is designed to enable practices to look at their practice population as a whole. This information can be used in a variety of ways, from simply getting to know the demographics of your population through to identifying areas for attention or targeting consumer information. The development of CAT has put GPs, practice managers and practice nurses back in the drivers seat by giving them access to their own data in house.

The RACGP is working with Pen Computer Systems, a primary health informatics company, to enhance the utilisation of computers in general practice for clinical record keeping, quality management and electronic clinical decision support.

To find more information about CAT visit the link to the CAT website below.

Pen Computer Systems (PCS) Data Aggregation Policy Statement

PCS is a health informatics company that enjoys the privilege of delivering systems that assist Australia in the prevention and management of chronic disease through engagement with primary health services. We believe it is not in the public interest or in the company interest to have an investment in commercial use of patient data. In all cases, PCS products and development are consistent with this policy. To read more see the Pen Computer Systems (PCS) Data Aggregation Policy Statement below.

Publication Date: 14 August 2008
Authorised By: Quality Care