General practice software and better healthcare systems

newsGP writers

9/02/2018 2:25:41 PM

GPs and software vendors collaborate for improved healthcare systems.

Dr Nathan Pinskier chaired the RACGP’s eHealth Forum in November 2017.

Dr Nathan Pinskier, Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – eHealth and Practice Services, explains why GPs are in discussion with the Australian Digital Health Agency and software developers to prioritise healthcare system requirements to improve safety and patient care.

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newsGP weekly poll What is your chief concern with role substitution?

Fragmentation of care
	8%
Duplication of care
	0%
Poorer health outcomes
	4%
Inefficiency
	0%
Low-quality care
	6%
Spiralling healthcare costs
	1%
GP workforce attraction
	1%
All of the above
	76%

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