The recording of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status in general practice clinical records: a cross-sectional study.

CONCLUSIONS: This is the first report of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status recording in GP clinical records. Almost 20% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients did not have their status recorded in the clinical record, with indications that recording may be unsystematic.
IMPLICATIONS: Our findings reinforce the need for a systematic approach to identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status in general practice and will inform policy and practice in this important area.
PMID: 26123403 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - June 29, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Thomson A, Morgan S, O'Mara P, Tapley A, Henderson K, van Driel M, Oldmeadow C, Ball J, Scott J, Spike N, McArthur L, Magin P Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research