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Evidence based practice

Our approaches to common and serious conditions are consistent with best available evidence.

 

  1. We have access to a range of current references relevant to general practice 
  2. We ensure that our approach to common and serious conditions is consistent with clinical practice based on best available evidence
  3. We have access to the clinical practice guidelines used to assist in the management of serious and common conditions

Clinical autonomy

Our practice ensures that all GPs in our practice can exercise autonomy in decisions that affect clinical care.

  1. our GP(s) are free to determine:
    • the specialists and other health professionals to whom they refer
    • the pathology, diagnostic imaging or other investigations they order, and the provider they use
    • how and when to schedule follow up appointments with individual patients
    • whether to accept new patients
  2. our GP(s) are consulted about:
    • the scheduling of appointments
    • the equipment and supplies that our practice uses
  3. our practice has a written policy that confirms that our GP(s) exercise autonomy in decisions that affect clinical care, within the parameters of evidence based medicine

Continuity of comprehensive care

Our practice provides continuity of comprehensive care to patients.

  1. Our aim is to have over 25% of our active patient health records include entries extending back over more than 2 years
  2. Our practice has policies that encourage continuity of comprehensive care
Last Updated ( Monday, 31 May 2010 17:59 )