Seven in ten Canberra GPs now access full patient health records
70% of Canberra's GPs can access patients' full public health records through DHR Link.
More than 70 per cent of Canberra's general practitioners can now access their patients' full hospital records through DHR Link. GPs can see specialist notes, medications and test results without waiting for paperwork.
Patients give written consent and can withdraw it anytime. GPs say the access cuts duplicate testing.
It also reduces fragmented care. They can see a full clinical picture at the point of treatment.
The government says the system meets strict privacy requirements. It keeps public records separate from each practice's own software.
Previous audits found problems with contract payments. A new investigation into how it was set up and the benefits is underway.
- 70 per cent
- GP sign-up rate
- four
- Years since launch
- DHR Link
- System name
- Canberra, ACT
- Location
Why it mattersFaster access to complete medical history should reduce repeat tests and help catch missed diagnoses. It will also prevent treatment delays for Canberra patients.
AustraliaCanberra residents benefit from joined-up care between GPs and hospitals, with faster diagnosis and fewer gaps in their health records.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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