Privacy and managing health information in general practice
Last revised: 24 May 2023
General practice has a responsibility to protect the privacy of patient health information and be compliant with relevant legislation.
This resource provides an overview of the legislative framework that regulates the way personal information is handled – the Privacy Act 1988, the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and other relevant health records legislation within the general practice setting.
The appropriate management of health information in general practice goes beyond just privacy considerations and this resource also provides best practice guidance on:
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