Time to hang up on the PBS authority line, says RACGP
The RACGP says replacing the authority line with an automatic system will have no impact on patient safety and save GPs' time.
Tag: Practice matters – IT
What bugs doctors about medical software?
There was an obvious hospital/primary care split when determining attitudes to medical software.
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.
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.
Software glitch changing doses on GP scripts for RHD drug
The issue could result in potential under-dosing in patients with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
How to navigate the medicolegal waters of your telehealth consult
As remote care becomes increasingly routine, what actually constitutes ‘best practice’ in real life?
Is this the key to less stressful practice admin?
The promised benefits of mining information may seem 'pie in the sky', but they do exist in the here and now.
Not all patients like telehealth, new survey suggests
As GPs wait to hear the fate of telehealth Medicare items, a patient survey has highlighted their importance during the pandemic.
The 9 questions you need to ask about online prescribing
If you're thinking about dipping your toe into this area of healthcare, ensure you know the answers.
Why caution is needed over online prescription services
Digital technology is making access to healthcare easier than ever before. Multiple websites and apps allow consumers to consult GPs and pharmacists from any location,…
