What recent My Health Record changes mean for GPs The RACGP has updated information for GPs following changes to rules around shared pathology and diagnostic imaging reports, noting some concerns.
IWD: The fight for better breast care Ahead of International Women’s Day, one GP tells why she is committed to improving access to breast imaging in Tasmania.
In Practice: Feedback sought on pathology and imaging results GPs have an opportunity to provide feedback on clinical safety and quality management of critical pathology and diagnostic imaging results.
Patients given immediate access to results on MHR The DoHAC has scrapped a seven-day delay in patients viewing pathology and diagnostic imaging results, against the advice of medical colleges.
Support for RACGP warning on immediate pathology results Pathologists say removing the seven-day delay on uploading reports to My Health Record may lead to misinformation and patient distress.
Should patients be able to immediately access results via MHR? The DoH is looking to modernise My Health Record to include the default sharing of pathology and imaging reports, but the RACGP has concerns.
Imaging of patients with headaches When is imaging recommended for patients presenting with headache? Laura Beaton chats with neurologist Dr Jason Ray.
Imaging referrals impacted by supply chain issues A global shortage of iodinated contrast media diagnostic agents has prompted a call for ‘urgent conservation’ of existing stock.
‘Kicking the can down the road’: ECG decision under fire The RACGP is calling on the Government to abandon another review of ECG items and reverse a Medicare rebate cut.
Incidentalomas In this week’s episode, the Good GP interviews radiologist, Dr Brendan Adler to explore the common imaging that shows incidental findings, what GPs can do to prepare a patient for testing and what features to look out for.