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In Practice: Support offered for e-script errors
With some patients experiencing errors when accessing e-scripts via SMS, the digital health provider has information for GPs to offer help.
The ADHA says it is aware that some patients are experiencing errors when trying to access electronic prescriptions via SMS.
This week’s In Practice also includes details on the latest national reports on the Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project, and a reminder for RACGP members to register for an upcoming President meet up.
Error accessing electronic prescriptions via SMS
The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has been made aware that some patients are experiencing errors when trying to access electronic prescriptions via SMS. Errors have been occurring when patients click on the electronic prescription link in the SMS message and may automatically open using a preferred app.
Instructions for how to assist patients when they encounter an error are available on the ADHA’s website for both IOS and Android.
More information is available on the ADHA’s website.
Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project report launch
Webinar: Wednesday 9 April, 1.00 – 2.15 pm (AEST)
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The Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project aims to improve understanding of chronic hepatitis B and C in Australia by examining regional variations in prevalence and care uptake.
The latest national reports of the project are being launched, exploring insights and trends from the latest national data on chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Australia, including:
- data and analysis on chronic hepatitis C treatment uptake
- chronic hepatitis B diagnosis, care and treatment
- Australian estimates of the hepatitis B cascade of care according to priority population – released for the first time.
By identifying areas with high prevalence or low treatment uptake, the project helps prioritise interventions and improve service delivery where it’s most needed.
Attendees will have an overview of the outcomes of the report, new data, and what this means for progress towards the elimination of viral hepatitis in Australia.
Funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care, the project is a joint initiative of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis at the Doherty Institute and ASHM.
Reminder to register for President meet-up
Date: Wednesday, 9 April, 6.00 – 8.00 pm (AEST)
Venue: RACGP NSW Office, North Sydney and online via Zoom
Register in-person
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RACGP members are reminded to join this hybrid event in-person or virtually, for conversation and insights with RACGP President Dr Michael Wright and NSW&ACT Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman. The two college leaders will share key developments, upcoming advocacy plans and the latest activities and initiatives of the NSW&ACT faculty. This is an opportunity for members to connect, ask questions and provide feedback.
More information is available on the
RACGP website.
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