Lifetime risk of most common cancers overstated: new research Australia’s five most common cancers are less of a lifetime risk than previously thought – particularly for men.
Guidelines for improving privacy practices in the health sector The OAIC has released a comprehensive new resource to provide advice for all health service providers covered by the Privacy Act 1988.
Department of Health tackles concern over PIP QI requirements The DoH has issued a clarification regarding GP concerns over a perceived requirement for practices to develop their own data-extraction software.
Report the ‘first step’ towards nationwide primary care data asset The massive data collection program should improve patient outcomes while potentially raising the profile and political leverage of general practice.
Australia’s digital health players to present at RACGP eHealth forum Digital health records, informatics, privacy and security. There is much to discuss in the eHealth space.
ACCC takes HealthEngine to Federal Court over misleading and deceptive conduct The online booking platform used by more than 1800 GP clinics has been accused of manipulating reviews and sharing patient data.
No, it’s not OK for the government to use your prescription details to recruit you for a study Legal experts weigh in on the research ethics issue sparking debate this week.
Could patient ‘selfies’ improve clinical care? Research has found people who share images with their doctor outside of consultations feel empowered, but questions over implementation remain.
GPs urged to stay vigilant with patient data The recent ANU data breach has prompted reminders of the importance of protecting patient information.
Protecting your practice from a notifiable data breach The RACGP has again collaborated with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner for Privacy Awareness Week.