Resources and Publications

A range of resources are available for authenticated members of the Divisions Network in the AGPN Network Resource Library extranet.

Publications

      
Resource Download Description
National eHealth Strategy submission PDF Sets out the divisions networks vision for IM progress in Australian general practice and divisions, particularly as it pertains to the terms of reference of the review of the national eHealth strategy, being developed by Delloites for the Victorian DHS.
Broadband internet connectivity for general practice guideline PDF A guideline developed by the eHealth Officers to assist clinics in selecting appropriate broadband internet connectivity.
Dynamic Divisions eHealth PDF The Network of Divisions of General Practice is supporting primary health care professionals and clinics to engage in a range of eHealth programs.
General Practice guide to ePrescribing PDF An introductory guide for general practice on ePrescribing containing information on current Australian ePrescribing vendors

eHealth resources for clinics

General Practice Computing Group (GPCG) The GPCG has developed a range of resources, including Security Guidelines which include a checklist for practices to assess their systems and processes, a guideline and template for documentation.
Royal Australian College of General Practice

The RACGP Standards for General Practice 3rd Edition include requirements for clinics in a range of areas including 4.2.2 Information Security and 4.2.1 Confidentiality and Privacy of Health Information.

RACGP also has a range of resources available under its MyGeneralPractice Desktop portal