Health Records

This unit provides valuable advice to all members on the importance of maintaining proper patient medical records. Clinico-legal, Medical and Dental board's and Medicare requirements are covered, emphasising that appropriate documentation is fundamental to good medical practice.

Learning outcomes:

Explain the requirements of the Medical and Dental boards of Australia with respect to health records
Discuss the components of a successful follow up/patient recall system
Implement practice systems to maintain appropriate health records

Duration: 1 hr
ACEM: 1 CPD hour
ACRRM: 1 Credit Point
RACGP: 2 Category 2 Points

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The information on this page is a summary and of a general nature and it does not constitute legal, health or professional advice. You should seek your own professional advice before relying on it. It does not take into account your healthcare practice or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the information and read the Member Handbook Combined PDS and FSG before making a decision on whether to join MIPS.

Health Records

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