The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has slammed draft legislation brought forward by the Federal Government, which will allow it the right to access individual patients' records.
The Australian Medical Association has named e-health infrastructure as one of the highest priorities to receive cash from the government's $10 billion Health and Hospitals fund, in a submission to the 2009-2010 Federal Budget released today.
Australia could soon have a national database containing the details of all medical professionals across the country, following a meeting today of Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to discuss its creation.
Australia's medical practitioners have decided online patient consultations such as videoconferencing can be safely used as part of ongoing assistance to patients in rural and remote areas.
One of the government's key technology projects for the health sector has "major problems" and neglects the concerns of Australian doctors, an industry body has warned.
Instant messaging is still used mostly for personal chitchat in offices, according to a new survey.
A Sydney-based start-up is offering a way for doctors to track and bill their clients for consultations over the phone and by e-mail.
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