What GPs should watch out for when ePrescribing GPs have called for careful uptake of electronic prescriptions due to privacy concerns and the complexities for patients with multiple medications.
NSW to follow Victoria in rollout of ePrescribing The announcement gives software providers the greenlight to ensure general practices and pharmacies in Sydney are ready for the change.
Electronic prescribing now available across Melbourne The long-delayed rollout has been prioritised in Victoria in response to the state’s COVID-19 outbreak.
Electronic prescribing enters testing phase ahead of rollout Simple, fast and secure – that’s what GPs are hoping for as the new era of electronic prescribing nears.
What does electronic prescribing mean for GPs in the fight against coronavirus? GPs can now send prescriptions to pharmacists electronically as an interim solution during the pandemic.
Experts hail push to end repeats for common antibiotics Public health experts have welcomed a move to cut back on high-use antibiotic prescriptions by removing unnecessary repeat prescriptions.
Digitising healthcare: One unsung developer is here to help One of the world’s most influential digital health developers lives in Melbourne, but few in Australia know his name.
Medicare confirms validity of electronic referrals A six-month push for information has provided clarity on the previously murky area of Medicare rebates derived from electronic referrals.
Why has a national real-time prescription monitoring system been delayed? Greg Hunt promised an Australia-wide system by the end of 2018, but most states have been slow to come to the table.
Investigating the benefits of electronic health data Jan Radford used her 2017 Churchill Fellowship to explore how routinely collected electronic health record data can be used to improve patient care.