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Organisation

Department of Health (Australia)

Owning Institution:

This department existed 2013-2022. 

Report

Framework to guide the secondary use of My Health Record system data


The My Health Record system is Australia’s digital health record system. The data in the My Health Record system may also be used to provide insight into the effectiveness of the services and treatments being provided to continue to improve health outcomes. The framework will guide the secondary use of My Health Record system data.
Report

Expert health panel for Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): final report


The panel reviewed twenty recently published key Australian and international reports and academic reviews that had examined scientific studies on potential human health effects of PFAS exposure. The panel also undertook a public consultation to inform them of the communities’ concerns regarding PFAS, and their suggestions for future research.
Report

Review of pharmacy remuneration and regulation: final report


This final report provides the review panel’s recommendations on consumers' continued access to affordable medicines, future remuneration, regulation and other arrangements that apply to pharmacies and wholesalers for the dispensing and supply of medicines and other services provided under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Report

Accentuating the positive: consumer experiences of aged care at home


Finding that most seniors receiving aged care at home think workers treat them with respect, meet their personal care and support needs, and are well trained, this report also argues that better coordination between home care and health services is required, along with improvements to the Consumer Directed Care system.
Strategy

Australia’s foodborne illness reduction strategy 2018 – 2021+: consultation document


Foodborne illness is not a local issue and a coherent approach is required to tackle the challenges effectively. The experience of countries that have focussed on reducing foodborne illness nationally indicates the best opportunity for success.