An integrated electronic health record and information system for Australia?
Date
2000
Authors
Mount, Christopher
Kelman, Chris
Smith, Len
Douglas, Robert M
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Publisher
Australasian Medical Association
Abstract
An integrated health record and information system, although costly and difficult to implement, would provide benefits for clinicians and patients through better clinical care, and for the healthcare system through better data for policy development and resource allocation.
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Keywords: Australia; computer system; confidentiality; electronics; health care system; information system; medical record; patient information; review; Australia; Family Practice; Humans; Medical Records Systems, Computerized; National Health Programs; Systems Int
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Source
Medical Journal of Australia
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Journal article