| Information technology creeps into rural general practice. | |
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PMID: 15485384 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study looked at the effect of information technology on rural medical practice. Eight GPs in rural medical practice in Victoria were interviewed, and World Wide Web sites were accessed for information relevant to the rural GPs use of information technology. The results indicated that rural GPs are developing their use of information technology according to their needs. The use of information technology is changing the nature of rural medical practice, and bringing more support and information to rural GPs. However, some of the technologies now available are of little perceived use to the GPs, and GPs with good support staff are better able to take advantage of the technology than GPs with little or inadequate support. The findings of this study have implications for policies being implemented to increase the availability of information technology to support rural health care. |
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Authors:
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Anske Robinson |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association Volume: 26 ISSN: 0156-5788 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Health Rev Publication Date: 2003 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-11-22 Completed Date: 2004-12-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8214381 Medline TA: Aust Health Rev Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 131-7 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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Monash University School of Rural Health. |
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Diffusion of Innovation* Family Practice / organization & administration* Internet Medical Informatics* Medical Records Systems, Computerized Rural Health Services / organization & administration* Victoria |
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