The GPCG actively supports the use of electronic prescribing and decision support among GPs.

One of the key areas likely to have a major impact on GP informatics is the introduction of an Australian national electronic health record.

HealthConnect is about improving quality and safety in health care by ensuring important clinical information is available when and where it is needed.

GP Information Management and Information Technology (IM & IT) has undergone rapid change over the last 5 years (the last 2 years in particular) and there continues to be confusion over the distinction between 'IM' and 'IT'.

The Commonwealth Government has announced that it will invest $35 million to provide broadband Internet access to GPs across Australia.

Go to the Media Release issued by the Minister for Health and Ageing.

Information on the application of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) which is essentially a secure method of transmitting information electronically - providing both authentication and confidentiality.

Privacy is of paramount importance in medical practice and the introduction of the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 has provided a legislative framework for privacy in the private health sector.

Increasing numbers of general practitioners are implementing electronic solutions to manage patient and practice information. Properly secured information and information systems are essential to the proper functioning of general practices.