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eHealth (MyHealthRecord) and Informed Consent
So we've moved to an opt-out system. Could this happen here? What other dangers are there? Government's reach has exceeded its grasp here. This is a white elephant which is unusable by members of the profession and which does not and will not deliver what the public...
GPs, MPs, and BS: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Today I read another great piece from Dr Edwin Kruys (here) about revalidation of doctors, specifically GPs. I won't repeat his points as he has made them very eloquently but I will add a few of my own. The public don't seem to be clamouring for revalidation of...
The joys of pay for performance
Privacy. We’re beaten over the head with it daily. Don’t use unsecure email. Don’t divulge data to third parties. Don’t breach the privacy of doctor shoppers, prescription drug abusers, or violent patients. The big stick of million dollar fines awaits. However, the...
Top Australian GP Bloggers 2015
Very proud to make the list - but certainly bringing up the rear in such auspicious company!
Why Men should Visit Their GP
It's a privilege to be a GP, and Terry sums up why better than I can. It's Men's Health Week - get your Winter service and tune now. #IChoseGP
Telstra puts Pap Changes On Hold
While the argument raged over public versus private services, Government, the biggest game in town, SOLD women's public health data to a private company. Imagine the benefits of this. After all, none of us use government built cars or phones, right? Sadly, we will...