Aust Fam Physician
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Diseases such as primary open angle glaucoma, diabetes, strabismus and retinoblastoma have been found to have improved outcome by early investigations. Australian GPs are currently well placed to enhance their role in preventable blindness. ⋯ Undertaking visual assessment in both children and adults can have benefits in reducing the incidence of preventable blindness in the community. Upskilling and having protocols to work to can enhance the GP's ability to offer this preventive service.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
The impact of a computer generated patient held health record.
To examine the use and impact of a computer generated, patient held health record (PHR) on information sharing, responsibility sharing and preventive health care. ⋯ The computer generated PHR is an important determinant of patient participation in information and responsibility sharing, health promotion, and disease management. Implementation and evaluation studies are recommended.