Patient experiences of flu vaccinations post-COVID What’s your experience discussing the vaccine since the pandemic? Dr Rob Hosking says, ‘brief interventions can make a difference’.
Interoperability: A marker of an optimal health system The RACGP has partnered with Sparked, an initiative to standardise communication across the health sector, writes Dr Rob Hosking.
Is it time to start using electronic prescriptions? New year, new process: If you’re not using electronic prescriptions, now is a good opportunity to get set up, writes Dr Rob Hosking.
Breaking down My Health Record mandatory uploads The benefits are real: continuity of care, fewer duplications and more informed patients, but so are the risks, says Dr Rob Hosking.
A practice owner’s silly season to-do list Organising leave, backing up computers, contacting patients – Dr Rob Hosking shares his tips for clinics this festive season.
Disaster risk reduction: What can GPs do? As bushfire season approaches, Dr Rob Hosking discusses what GPs can do to prepare themselves, their practices, and their patients.
How to safely navigate the online minefield Online reviews and social media are shaping decisions more than ever. Dr Rob Hosking explores how GPs can navigate digital spaces.
Balancing technology’s convenience with digital safety We must build a strong culture of information security within our profession and our practices, writes GP Dr Rob Hosking.
Good clinical practice can be high quality and low carbon A greener general practice is possible, and we all have a part to play, writes GP and practice owner Dr Rob Hosking.
Keeping patient data private in the modern world GP and practice technology expert Dr Rob Hosking asks whether it’s time to do a ‘health check’ on your security practices?