evolution, revolution and NEHTA
There is a wide spectrum of opinion in Australia regarding how e-health should be progressed. At one end of this spectrum we have the proponents of national-scale, top-down architected and developed infrastructure, such as exemplified by HealthConnect and by the … Continue reading
Australian Medicines Terminology
Healthbase has provided an online AMT browser to help people explore the Australian Medicines Terminology, which is a key component of Australia’a national e-health infrastructure. NEHTA’s own distribution of the AMT is difficult to download and explore for casual users. … Continue reading
NEHTA’s Blueprint !?
NEHTA has published a blueprint for its forthcoming program of work. I’m not sure why they have labelled this a “blueprint”, rather than a plan. Possibly they have borrowed from Infoway, who have been publishing blueprints for many years, starting … Continue reading
Welcome – first post
HealthBase Australia is about information and knowledge to help improve health and healthcare. It is primarily focused on the use of health informatics and information standards. This blog provides a facility for the creator of HealthBase Australia, Eric Browne, to … Continue reading