Committee recommends better teen privacy for MHR following calls by RACGP The Senate committee investigating My Health Record has recommended greater privacy protection for teenagers aged between 14 and 17.
Improving data quality can lead to better health outcomes: RACGP expert Speaking ahead of this week’s RACGP eHealth Forum 2018, Dr Rob Hosking has called for a greater focus on improving the quality of patient data in general practice.
RACGP warns of parents’ ability to see teenagers’ data on My Health Record The RACGP has alerted the Government to growing concerns regarding parents’ access to teenagers’ sensitive health data on My Health Record.
New standard provides up-to-date guidance on colonoscopy referral and care The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s Colonoscopy clinical care standard is aimed at reducing unnecessary procedures and improving care at every stage of the process.
Using data to shape the future of health services newsGP spoke with two organisations running primary care data projects that show the potential value of secondary patient data for planning – and predicting – health services at a population level.
Dangerous mouthful: Push for more resources to manage allergies Australia may have come a long way in managing allergies, but National Allergy Strategy co-Chair Richard Loh says more needs to be done.
Expert pours cold water on My Health Record genomics fears An RACGP e-health expert has poured cold water on fears that genomic data will not be safe if uploaded to My Health Record.
Government announces increased privacy for My Health Record Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced the Government will strengthen the My Health Record Act to deny law enforcement and other agencies access to health records without a court order.
RACGP President-elect reaffirms commitment to stopping data breaches The RACGP has reiterated its commitment to ensuring general practice is able to fight the risk of data breaches.