tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post1885648532435111880..comments2024-03-29T09:18:22.495+11:00Comments on Australian Health Information Technology: This Really Awful Headline Appeared From The Australian Today. Talk About Political Expediency Trumping Common Sense.Dr David G More MB PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-6080146749225695842012-07-25T19:47:24.620+10:002012-07-25T19:47:24.620+10:00These 2 comments have been removed - but the senti...These 2 comments have been removed - but the sentiment of having Ms Halton actually justify what she has done is more than valid in my view.<br /><br />David.Dr David G More MB PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-17264097133746324792012-07-25T18:29:37.145+10:002012-07-25T18:29:37.145+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-54395988674929285802012-07-25T18:03:12.367+10:002012-07-25T18:03:12.367+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-90948806634626849392012-07-25T15:59:55.462+10:002012-07-25T15:59:55.462+10:00Perhaps at HIC,Ms Halton will explain about eHealt...Perhaps at HIC,Ms Halton will explain about eHealth overboard?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-20384275166459698612012-07-25T13:11:01.742+10:002012-07-25T13:11:01.742+10:00Next week we have Halton speaking at HIC.
Going ...Next week we have Halton speaking at HIC. <br /><br />Going to be very interesting what is said or not said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-13617607714817453942012-07-25T11:05:45.427+10:002012-07-25T11:05:45.427+10:00I am watching the comments to measure the cliches....I am watching the comments to measure the cliches. So far, not too bad. Waiting for - "at the end of the day" - so I can say; "night falls".Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-88706475584520734722012-07-25T01:02:37.456+10:002012-07-25T01:02:37.456+10:00"At some point quite soon we are going to hav..."At some point quite soon we are going to have to face the facts we have been given a lemon."<br /><br />Look on the bright side - When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!<br />Innovative uses of the PC EHR while we are waiting for it to get some real data in it: e.g. use it to store and share your recipes online (use the consumer notes section) - your recipes will be cyber-secure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-53596271621420466412012-07-24T23:16:24.059+10:002012-07-24T23:16:24.059+10:00Halton said "a language for accountability&qu...<i>Halton said "a language for accountability" was needed "that extends beyond the experts and engages the public".</i><br /><br />I think "Jane Halton" is signalling or Dog Whistling that this whole affair and PCEHR debacle <b>is the PUBLICS fault</b> and we need to find some words or language that informs the Punters they’re "accountable". <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-66051611634141343932012-07-24T19:03:37.311+10:002012-07-24T19:03:37.311+10:00Remember NEHTA was the 'Managing Agent'. S...Remember NEHTA was the 'Managing Agent'. Surely cost was part of the brief?<br /><br />David.Dr David G More MB PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-38253817627292329432012-07-24T18:59:26.250+10:002012-07-24T18:59:26.250+10:00How about Department of Health and Ageing Secretar...How about Department of Health and Ageing Secretary, Jane Halton’s comment at the CRC Forum (see Karen Dearne future of Nehta funding article today). <br /><br />Halton said "a language for accountability" was needed "that extends beyond the experts and engages the public".<br /><br />With language like that anyone could lie their way to heaven and no-one would be the wiser. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-17191964901824508972012-07-24T18:23:59.161+10:002012-07-24T18:23:59.161+10:00So, perhaps NEHTA is only guilty of not effectivel...So, perhaps NEHTA is only guilty of not effectively managing upwards, as opposed to complete incompetence...though the amount spent still beggars belief for what has been delivered!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-91343072388072667382012-07-24T17:32:16.416+10:002012-07-24T17:32:16.416+10:00The clear inference at the end of this article is ...The clear inference at the end of this article is that the DOHA spokesperson who said that the pause post launch was planned and for testing purposes *lied*. There was no pause - the system was pulled off line because it fell over, as warned by NEHTA. Is lying by a public servant in such circumstances agains the law?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-36043475087994550342012-07-24T17:00:44.838+10:002012-07-24T17:00:44.838+10:00All they needed to do was go to the Minister and s...All they needed to do was go to the Minister and say we are worried. That easy!<br /><br />David.Dr David G More MB PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-35362967935068107802012-07-24T17:00:13.150+10:002012-07-24T17:00:13.150+10:00It is a great article.
Still only two journalists...It is a great article.<br /><br />Still only two journalists at the Australian who are knowledgeable enough and confident enough to cover this topic in any detail.<br /><br />I'm a little more hopeful now that consumers might soon be cautioned to wait.Cris Kerrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-72107988562475397432012-07-24T16:29:50.939+10:002012-07-24T16:29:50.939+10:00Uh, NEHTA did - but it's DoHA's project an...Uh, NEHTA did - but it's DoHA's project and they made the call. Read the article again...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com