e-health
Personally controlled electronic health record (PCEHR)
Department of Health and Ageing PCEHR Help Desk: 1800 723 471
Personally
Controlled Electronic Health Records (PCEHRs) and the use of item
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During the past month, GPs and practices have been confronted with a myriad of seemingly conflicting statements and opinions regarding the introduction of the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR). As the PCEHR initiative will be available from 1 July 2012, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (“the College”) is keen to assist members in any way possible in managing this process, including clarifying issues regarding implementation well before July 2012.
RACGP Position Statement: Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR)
This document formulates the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP or ‘the College’) position on the PCEHR, including the role of the RACGP, the changing healthcare landscape, general practice in e-health and the role of general practice in the development of the PCEHR, general practitioner responsibility and potential risks.
PCEHR brochures
In preparation for the launch of the PCEHR on 1 July 2012, the Department of Health and Ageing has released brochures for consumers and health professionals.
College of GPs raises number of issues yet to be addressed in PCEHR legislation
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has provided formal comment on the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Bill 2011 and the associated Consequential Amendments.
Submission to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee on the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Bill 2011 and the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) thanks the Senate for the opportunity to provide comment on the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Bill 2011 and the associated Consequential Amendments.
The Department of Health and Ageing Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record System: Legislation Issues Paper
The personally controlled elctronic health record (PCEHR) system is a key element of the Australian Government's national health reform agenda.
Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) - Purpose and features
The PCEHR is a key element of the Australian Government’s national health reform agenda. The PCEHR system will be available for online registration for individuals from July 2012. The purpose of the PCEHR system is to address information fragmentation by allowing a person to more easily access their own health information and make their health information securely accessible to different healthcare providers involved in their care.
RACGP Submission to the Department of Health and Ageing on Draft Concept of Operations relating to the PCEHR
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) thanks the Department of Health and Ageing for the opportunity to further contribute to the development of the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR).
Investing in the future of e-health and the PCEHR
