As we now have 7 practices using the PCS Clinical Audit Tool (CAT), I thought it was time to commence regular updates on what’s happening with the tool. The biggest news this month was the release of the Zedmed-compatible CAT. I will start contacting practices who have shown an interest in this tool shortly.

For those unfamiliar with the CAT, or just wanting to increase their knowledge of what can be done with the tool, visit the CAT web site.

Their web site also contains some ‘CAT recipes‘ – ways to analyse your patient data, including:

• Identify diabetic patients with No HbA1c recorded in the last 12 months
• Identify eligible females who have no pap smear recorded in the last 4 years
• Identify ALL outstanding Diabetes Cycle of Care items for each of the diabetic patients in the practice
• Identify currently undiagnosed patients with significant risk factors for chronic disease
• Identify patients with Allergy or Smoking Status NOT recorded
• Identify patients eligible for the Gardasil Immunisation program

For more information on CAT, email me at tanyag@bddgp.org.au.

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