Deaths prompt push for psychotropic medication alerts in GP software
The recommendation follows a coronial inquest into the murder of a three-year-old at the hands of her mother during a psychotic episode
Tag: e-health
Doctors told patients may have had 10 times intended drug dose
SA Health CEO Chris McGowan says a review is underway into a software glitch that added an extra digit on hospital scripts.
More than 1000 GP practices denied PIP payment after ‘data-matching’ crackdown
The Health Department has started to focus on compliance of incentive payments.
GP tips on how to avoid e-script privacy breaches
Dr Daniel Byrne from SA, who has been e-prescribing since July, has some words of wisdom for other GPs.
The 4.5 studies showing the My Health Record is on track
It took a Freedom of Information request to obtain them from the Australian Digital Health Agency.
GP scripts rejected amid confusion over e-prescribing
Pharmacists say they are sending patients back to their doctor for paper scripts.
Hackers targeted My Health Records, reveals digital health agency
A parliamentary committee has heard there was a breach of the health records system earlier this year but no personal information was accessed.
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Confusing and unsafe: Why this GP is fed up with his e-records system
Just when I think I am used to my e-health record system, they change it! I am on my third iteration, and I am a little…
The 2.9 million reasons why My Health Record is still wasting GP time
With doctors still deeply skeptical about its clinical value, the spin needs to end.
Millions sunk on all-in-one systems: Why it’s time to rethink e-health
E-health software needs to effectively support many different types of specialities, and so the architecture needs to be properly considered, writ…
