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1MBBS, FAMA, FRACGP (Hon), FAICD, Adjunct Professor, University of Queensland; Co-Chair My Health Record Expansion Program Steering Committee, Australian Digital Health Agency; Board Member, Digital Health CRC Limited. stevejhambleton@gmail.com
Background:
Navigating Australia’s health system is made more complex by its siloed origins and multi-sourced funding environment.
Objectives:
This article seeks to illustrate the benefits of the emerging digital health system by reference to typical patients that Australian general practitioners are treating.
Discussion:
Australia must move towards connected, patient-centred care, in alignment with the principles found within the report from the Primary Health Care Advisory Group and Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy.
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