Privacy and managing health information in general practice

Managing practice information

Privacy and managing health information in general practice

General practice has a fundamental role in ensuring the privacy of patient health information.The resources provide guidance on the management of health information in a general practice setting and includes examples of compliance with the various Health Records Acts and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which regulate the handling of personal information by both Australian government agencies and businesses. 


The RACGP has provided these resources to ensure general practices are not exposed to breaches of privacy to assist practices to better meet the requirements of the APPs. 
 

Privacy and managing health information in general practice

General practice is subject to stringent privacy obligations by virtue of handling health information

Greening up: Environmental sustainability in general practice

This resource will help you and your practice reduce your environmental impact while improving outcomes for patients and staff.

Secondary use of general practice data

Data collected by general practice has a role to play in improving health in Australia

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