THE peak GPs' body has restated its funding position on the
Gillard government's personally controlled e-health records system,
following confusion over whether doctors will be paid to establish and
maintain electronic health summaries for their patients.
"General practice is in an ideal position to be at the forefront of
e-health and implementation of the PCEHR," the Royal Australian College
of General Practitioners says in a statement released this week.
"Funded and protected time for data cleansing and data quality
improvement will ensure that the patient record is accurate and current.
"This will require an ongoing business investment by general practice, not just a one-off payment.
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