CHF position statements
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| Title: | Initial response; National Health and Hospitals Network proposal |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 3 March 2010, 2p |
| Abstract: | The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) has welcomed the announcement today of a National Health and Hospitals Network, but looks forward to seeing more detail about how the Network will be implemented. |
| Topic: | Care in the community / Health funding / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Project: | Acute Care Policy 2009-10 |
| Title: | CHF Policy Development Framework |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 25 February 2010, 4p |
| Abstract: | At its February 2010 meeting, CHF’s Governing Committee endorsed a new Policy Development Framework for the organisation. This framework is designed to show the processes involved in development of CHF policy, to ensure the credibility of CHF and our policy positions in the health policy arena. |
| Topic: | Information and communication / Consumer participation |
| Title: | Working Together Guide |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia / Medicines Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 November 2008, 5p |
| Abstract: | A Guide to relationships between Health Consumer Organisations and Pharmaceutical companies |
| Topic: | Health professionals / Consumer participation |
| Title: | Working together guide and manual - Revised edition 2008 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia and Medicines Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 27 November 2008, 15p |
| Abstract: | This revised edition of the Working Together Guide provides practical information for health consumer organisations and pharmaceutical companies considering a working relationship. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Information and communication / Health professionals / Consumer participation |
| Title: | Medical technologies and devices |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2008, 2p |
| Abstract: | This policy statement outlines how consumers want technologies and devices to be approved and funded for use in Australia and, once in use, how they are monitored for safety and effectiveness. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Research and new technologies / Improving hospitals and health services / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Chronic Conditions Self Management 2008-10 / Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Accreditation of health services |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2007, 1p |
| Abstract: | This policy statement reflects the increasing recognition that consumer participation in health care leads to better health outcomes for the community. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Consumer representatives shape health in Australia |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2007, 1p |
| Abstract: | The Consumer Representatives Program of the Consumers Health Forum of Australia nominates consumer representatives on about 200 national committees that provide advice on health-related procedures, products and policies. To provide committees with a trusted consumer voice, CHF uses best practice in appointing, training and supporting consumer representatives. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 / Chronic Conditions Self Management 2008-10 / Community Quality Use of Medicines Project 2008-09 / Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 / Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Making consumer quality use of medicines happen |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2007, 28p |
| Abstract: | CHF has developed a seven point policy statement on quality use of medicines based on consultations with consumers, including the 2004-05 Community QUM Project. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Information and communication |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines Project 2008-09 / Community Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Project 2005-07 / Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) Project 2009-10 |
| Title: | Quality use of medicines |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2007, 1p |
| Abstract: | CHF has developed a seven point policy statement on the quality use of medicines (QUM). When implemented, the policies will improve consumer access to and understanding of medicines and their use. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Consumer participation / Health funding / Information and communication |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines Project 2008-09 / Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) Project 2009-10 |
| Title: | Principles for a regulatory scheme for the advertising of therapeutic products |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2007, 8p |
| Abstract: | Principles for a Regulatory Scheme for the Advertising of Therapeutic draws on past work as well as recent consultations to produce seven policy principles for a regulatory scheme for the advertising of therapeutic products. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Information and communication |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines Project 2008-09 / Community Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Project 2005-07 |
| Title: | Consumers' policy principles for health workforce |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2006, 8p |
| Abstract: | Consumer issues in relation to the health workforce. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Improving hospitals and health services / Health professionals |
| Title: | Best Practice Principles for Consumer Participation in the Development, Trialling and Implementation of HealthConnect |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2005, 2p |
| Abstract: | A set of best practice principles for consumer participation in the development, trialling and implementation of HealthConnect, were developed from a CHF workshop held in October 2004 for consumer representatives involved with electronic health records. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Consumer participation |
| Title: | Statement on consumer and community participation in health and medical research |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia and National Health and Medical Research Council |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2001, 58p |
| Abstract: | The Consumers' Health Forum of Australia and the National Health and Medical Research Council worked in partnership with consumers and researchers to develop the Statement on Consumer and Community Participation in Health and Medical Research. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Consumer participation / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication / Research and new technologies |
| Project: | Research Project 2004 |
| Title: | Developing a statement on consumer and community participation in health and medical research |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2001, 53p |
| Abstract: | This report is written for the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to finalise the Consumers' Health Forum of Australia project to develop a Statement on Consumer and Community Participation in Health and Medical Research. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation |
| Title: | Consumers and e-health project principles |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2001, 1p |
| Abstract: | The e-health principles were developed during a series of consumer workshops on a proposed national health record summary, a proposed electronic medication record and the introduction of computers into general practice. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 / Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 / Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Better Medication Management System |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2001, 33p |
| Abstract: | CHF has provided comments under four headings, which it considers reflect the main issues identified during the Consumers and E-health consultations: participation in the BMMS; consumer control over the BMMS Record; governance and oversight; and release of BMMS data. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Issues in developing HealthConnect |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2001, 17p |
| Abstract: | CHF outlines consumer issues to be addressed in the development of HealthConnect, the proposed national electronic health records initiative. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Principles to underpin the regulatory process |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2000, 1p |
| Abstract: | Twelve principles to underpin the regulatory process, which may assist consumer representatives involved in this area. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Consumer Peak Bodies Position Paper on the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission Final Report - A Healthier Future for All Australians |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia, Health Care Consumers Association of the ACT, Health Consumers Alliance of South Australia, Health Consumers' Council of Western Australia, Health Consumers Queensland, Health Issues Centre (Victoria) |
| Source: | 25th September 2009, 1 January 1970 |
| Abstract: | Six health consumer peak bodies develop a position paper on the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission final report. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / Consumer participation |
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