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GP Connect - Supporting continuity of care in Queensland

GP Connect is a proven, secure system that delivers electronic Pathology Queensland results to a wide range of practice management software products. More than 5000 doctors in 1000 practices around the state already use the service. The system utilises HL7 v2.3.1 messaging standards and can also accommodate products requiring PIT format.

Electronic pathology results can be sent to General Practices or Specialists throughout Queensland that have internet access or access to the Queensland Health network.

The GP Connect service is supported by a central result enquiries service, where participating doctors may request copies of results from any Pathology Queensland laboratory.

Compatible practice management software
GP Connect supports a range of software products, including:

• Best Practice
• Genie
• GPComplete
• Medical Director
• Medical Spectrum Classic, Plexus and Practix
• MediPak
• Monet
• Practice 2000
• Shexie
• Specialist

Where required, GP Connect can also customise the format of the results being sent to suit individual software used by the clinic.

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Secure data transfer products
The GP Connect system uses industry standard authentication and encryption methods for reliable delivery and integrity of data. These secure data transfer products include:

• HealthLink
• Medical-Objects
• eClinic

Benefits for general practices

• No cost to doctors or patients
• Easy-to-use download software, provided free of charge
• State-of-the-art electronic security
• Easy connection to service via dial-up or broadband internet connection
• Replaces time-consuming, paper-based communications
• Fast, reliable and accurate automated communications with hospitals and laboratories
• Fully supported with a central helpdesk
• A central results enquiry line for GP Connect customers

Media Release

Minister for Health (The Hon. Stephen Robertson MP), September 8th, 2005

For more information

• Download the GP Connect information page ( 340Kb)
• For connection enquiries, contact:
  Laboratory Information Systems and Solutions
  Pathology Queensland
  +61 7 3000 9333
  E-mail: gpconnect@health.qld.gov.au

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Get connected

1. Download and complete a Connection Agreement Form ( 456Kb).
2. Return the completed Connection Agreement Form by fax or e-mail using the contact details at the top of the form. Call +61 7 3000 9333 for assistance.

Results Enquiries Service

The GP Connect result enquiry line is 1300 856 344, Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm, available only to participating practices.