Cyber security risks that every GP owner should know Cyber security professional Jerome Chiew shares insights on the three most common incidents GPs may experience and provides practical advice on how to mitigate these risks.
Are you one cyber breach away from insolvency? SPONSORED: Individual patient records can be sold for up to $1000 each on the dark web, making general practices an attractive target for criminals.
Cloud computing in general practice – what needs to be considered? Dr Rob Hosking explores the basics of cloud computing in general practice, including the benefits and risks of cloud-based solutions.
Why responsible general practice tech disposal matters Dr Rob Hosking discusses how digital waste is not only a risk to the environment, but potentially patient privacy.
It’s time to get ‘back to basics’ to protect patient privacy Dr Rob Hosking revisits the fundamentals of managing health information in general practice, with the help of a new RACGP resource.
In Practice: Prescription Shopping Information Service changes From May, GPs will no longer be able to receive a copy of a Patient Summary Report via fax, Services Australia has advised.
The hidden medico-legal risks of sharing information electronically The use of electronic communication in general practice is essential, but just how risky is sending emails or electronic pathology referrals?
Is your practice prepared against data loss and data theft? Business as usual can grind to a halt without reliable backup systems in place – and can result in major cost blowouts, writes Dr Rob Hosking.
Queensland buries pharmacy pilot FOI requests for 256 days – and counting The government department has been accused of hiding information related to the north Queensland pharmacy prescribing pilot.
‘I was hacked’: GP’s stark warning for colleagues High-profile Melbourne GP Dr Mukesh Haikerwal has called for vigilance after hackers stole his identity then tried to steal his money.