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Bp Go-Live Support

Transition to Bp Premier as seamlessly as possible, with Best Practice Go-Live Support. Even with the best preparation and training, there are always some teething issues which can be stressful and time-consuming in the absence of any dedicated support.

This new offering involves a dedicated training specialist and support specialist being available to practices remotely, so any issues can be quickly and easily resolved. Receive the help you need, as soon as you need it.

What are the benefits?

Reduce the stress and anxiety of migrating to Bp Premier

Receive support in real-time, with the ability to share screens to identify any problems immediately

Your IT Providers can join the session to assist in troubleshooting any networking or data conversion issue

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All practice staff can join the meeting and participate on their individual machines

No need to phone our support team and experience any delays in troubleshooting

Can you substitute a doctor with technology? “While technology can assist and support doctors in providing medical care, it is unlikely that it can completely substitute a doctor. Medical care involves complex decision-making and requires a combination of technical skills, critical thinking, and human intuition that technology has not yet achieved.

Doctors use their expertise, knowledge, and experience to assess patients’ symptoms, medical history, and other factors to make accurate diagnoses and determine the best course of treatment. They must also communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing emotional support and explaining complex medical information in an understandable way. These skills require a level of human empathy, communication, and critical thinking that technology has not yet achieved. However, technology can be useful

From The Editor

in supporting medical care by providing doctors with tools and resources to help them make more accurate diagnoses, track patients’ medical history, and monitor their health status. For example, electronic medical records can help doctors track patients’ health data, and diagnostic tools such as MRI or CT scans can help identify medical conditions that may not be immediately apparent.

In addition, telemedicine platforms and remote monitoring technologies can help doctors connect with patients remotely, providing medical care in areas with a shortage of medical professionals, or in situations where patients cannot travel to a doctor’s office.

In conclusion, while technology can assist and support doctors in providing medical care, it cannot completely substitute a doctor’s expertise, empathy, and intuition. Medical care is a complex field that requires a combination of technical skills and human interaction to provide the best possible care to patients.”

Thanks ChatGPT. So there you go, unlike an editor, you cannot completely substitute a doctor. The premise that a doctor is central to the provision of healthcare is at the heart of AMA (NSW)’s Election Priorities document. While we need many more healthcare workers, including nurses and allied health workers, the Government cannot ignore the importance of resourcing its doctor workforce. To adequately address the burgeoning healthcare needs of our population, the Government must look to employ more doctors both immediately, while also planning for the future. The good news is there will likely be more people interested in pursuing a career in medicine, particularly as AI takes over other career paths. Now, can anyone offer me tips on getting into med school?

Andrea Cornish, Editor

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2019-2022

President Dr Michael Bonning

Vice President Dr Kathryn Austin

Chair of Council Dr Brian Fernandes

Chair, Hospital Practice Committee

Dr Andrew Zuschmann

Chair, Professional Issues Committee

Dr Kean-Seng Lim

Board Member Dr Costa Boyages

Board Member Dr Amandeep Hansa

DIT Representative Dr Sanjay Hettige

Chief Executive Officer Fiona Davies

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