Total number of Items:
| Title: | Quality Use of Pathology Workshop Report and Literature Scoping Study |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 January 2010, 24p |
| Abstract: | In November and December 2009, CHF held a series of eight consumer consultation workshops to identify consumer input and ideas around quality use of pathology. Consumers discussed and explored nine key areas related to pathology. |
| Topic: | Care in the community / CHF workshops / Health professionals |
| Project: | Quality Use of Pathology Project 2009-10 |
| Title: | Report on outcomes of consumer consultations - Consumer Participation in the Review of Health Technology Assessment |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 15 December 2009, 22p |
| Abstract: | CHF has made a series of key recommendations to the Department of Health and Ageing calling for a more cost effective, efficient, transparent and accountable process for assessing health technology in Australia. The recommendations emerged from a series of consultations with health technology consumers, conducted under contract from DoHA. |
| Topic: | Research and new technologies / Regulatory issues / Medicines and medical devices / Consumer participation / CHF workshops |
| Project: | Consumer Participation in the Review of Health Technology Assessment in Australia 2009 |
| Title: | Quality Healthcare Conversations National Workshop |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2009, 17p |
| Abstract: | This Report provides an overview and the outcomes from the Quality Healthcare Conversation National Workshop held by CHF in Sydney on 24 September 2009 for the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. The workshop provided consumers with an opportunity to provide valuable input on the issues surrounding the finalisation of the Commission's proposed National Safety and Quality Framework and identified the importance of beginning the implementation process. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / CHF workshops |
| Title: | First discussion sessions Adelaide Northern Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2009, 12p |
| Abstract: | On 28 April 2009, CHF undertook the first round community discussion session with Adelaide Northern Division of General Practice. This paper reports on these Adelaide Northern activities and their key outcomes to inform the ongoing work of this project. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Project: | Chronic Conditions Self-Management 2008-10 |
| Title: | First discussion sessions Rockingham Kwinana Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2009, 15p |
| Abstract: | In March 2009, CHF undertook the first round community discussion sessions in Rockingham Kwinana Division of General Practice (the Division). Two discussions sessions with local consumers were held - in Kwinana on 23 March and in Rockingham on 24 March. This paper reports on these Rockingham Kwinana activities and their key outcomes to inform the ongoing work of this project. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Project: | Chronic Conditions Self-Management 2008-10 |
| Title: | CHF/AMC National workshop for consumer input to the AMC draft code of professional conduct for doctors |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2009, 13p |
| Abstract: | Workshop report from the CHF/AMC National Workshop for consumer input to the AMC draft code of professional conduct for doctors held in Canberra on 24 March 2009. |
| Topic: | CHF workshops |
| Title: | Community Quality Use of Medicines 2004-07 Engagement Synthesis |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2009, 21p |
| Abstract: | The project supports health consumer organisations and other community groups to obtain information on how to use medicines safely, wisely and appropriately. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines Project 2008-09 |
| Title: | Safety and Quality 2007-08 Project: It?s all about communication Final Project Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2008, 18p |
| Abstract: | The final report of the Safety and Quality 2007-08 Project: It's all about communication, summarises the significant headway CHF has made in increasing awareness and involvement of consumer networks in the work of the Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care, the funders of the project. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Consumer participation / Improving hospitals and health services / CHF workshops |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Implementing private health reforms: Consumers have a say 2007-08 - Project report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2008, 24p |
| Abstract: | This paper reports on the CHF Implementing private health reforms: Consumers have a say 2007-08 project (funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing). It summarises consumer views and makes recommendations for ongoing developments in relation to a number of the private health insurance reforms passed in 2006, as well as informed financial consent arrangements and the review of prostheses listing under private health insurance. |
| Topic: | Health funding / Improving hospitals and health services / Consumer participation |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Community Quality Use of Medicines Workshop Report - Consumer representatives involved in quality use of medicines - Sydney, September 2008 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2008, 7p |
| Abstract: | The meeting was held for the purpose of sharing information about QUM and to identifying and discuss key QUM themes for consumers. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines Project 2008-09 |
| Title: | Chronic conditions self management 2008-10 project: National consumer representative and stakeholder planning workshop report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2008, 18p |
| Abstract: | This workshop provided an opportunity for consumers to inform the directions and focus of the CHF Chronic Conditions Self Management 2008-2010 Project. Participants clearly articulated, from a consumer perspective, what good self management involves and what consumers need in order to self manage. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Project: | Chronic Conditions Self Management 2008-10 |
| Title: | Community Quality Use of Medicines Workshop for People with Chronic Conditions - Rockhampton, June 2008 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2008, 11p |
| Abstract: | The aim of the workshop was to inform and involve health consumer organisations in quality use of medicines information and resources, particularly those organisations working with people who have chronic conditions. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Title: | Albany e-health consumer discussion session |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2008, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF and the Arthritis Foundation of WA held a free e-health consumer discussion session in Albany on Thursday 1 May 2008. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Title: | Perth e-health consumer discussion session report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2008, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF and the Health Consumers Council of WA (HCCWA) held a free e-health consumer discussion session in Perth on Tuesday 29 April 2008. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Title: | CHF e-health industry and consumer workshop: 'What's next in e-health' Workshop Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2008, 12p |
| Abstract: | The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) held an e-health industry and consumer workshop, 'What's next in e-health' in central Sydney on 27 November 2007. The workshop was attended by a small group of industry, government, consumer and health provider representatives. During the workshop, participants discussed e-health success stories and sticking points and identified practical steps for making e-health work for consumers. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Electronic health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 |
| Title: | Implementing private health reforms: consumers have a say - Discussion session with Health Consumers Alliance South Australia |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2008, 6p |
| Abstract: | This project aims to ensure health consumer involvement in the implementation of Australian Government private health insurance reforms, which took effect from April 2007. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health funding / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Implementing private health reforms: consumers have a say - Discussion session with Heart Support Australia, Ipswich and West Moreton Branch |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 February 2008, 6p |
| Abstract: | This project aims to ensure health consumer involvement in the implementation of Australian Government private health insurance reforms, which took effect from April 2007. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health funding / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Safety and Quality: It's all about communication - Broome community workshop |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2008, 6p |
| Abstract: | In February 2008, CHF held a community workshop in Broome, as part of the 2007-08 Safety and Quality Project 'Its all about communication'. The aim of the project is to engage health consumers across Australia in safety and quality improvements in health care being introduced by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / CHF workshops / Information and communication |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Safety and Quality: It's all about communication - Perth community workshop |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2008, 6p |
| Abstract: | In February 2008, CHF held a community workshop in Perth, as part of the 2007-08 Safety and Quality Project 'It's all about communication'. The aim of the project is to engage health consumers across Australia in safety and quality improvements in health care being introduced by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / CHF workshops / Equity in health / Information and communication |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Safety and Quality: It's all about communication - Mackay community workshops |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2007, 5p |
| Abstract: | In December 2007, CHF held community workshops in Mackay, Queensland, as part of the 2007-08 Safety and Quality Project 'It's all about communication'. The aim of the project is to engage health consumers across Australia in safety and quality improvements in health care being introduced by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. |
| Topic: | Equity in health / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | New health technologies and medical devices consumer representatives workshop report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2007, 18p |
| Abstract: | CHF held this workshop for consumer representatives and interested members to increase awareness of and consider issues around approval, funding and monitoring processes of new technologies such as medical devices and prostheses. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Implementing private health reforms: consumers have a say - Discussion session with Multiple Sclerosis Society NSW/Vic - Sydney November 2007 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2007, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF has undertaken a series of engagements around Australia in partnership with CHF member organisations as part of the '2007-08 Implementing Private Health Reforms: Consumers have a say' project. The project aims to ensure health consumer involvement in the implementation of Australian Government private health insurance reforms which took effect from April 2007. |
| Topic: | Health funding / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Implementing private health reforms: consumers have a say - Discussion session with Multiple Sclerosis Society NSW/Vic - Melbourne November 2007 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2007, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF has undertaken a series of engagements around Australia in partnership with CHF member organisations as part of the '2007-08 Implementing Private Health Reforms: Consumers have a say' project. The project aims to ensure health consumer involvement in the implementation of Australian Government private health insurance reforms which took effect from April 2007. |
| Topic: | Health funding / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Canberra E-health Consumer Discussion Session Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2007, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF and Health Care Consumers Association of the ACT held an e-health consumer consultation session in Canberra on Friday 23 November 2007. |
| Topic: | CHF workshops / Electronic health information |
| Title: | Exploring Private Health Online Workshop Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2007, 12p |
| Abstract: | Consumer representatives reviewed the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman comparative website for private health insurance products. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08: It's all about communication. Information Paper 1: Accreditation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2007, 7p |
| Abstract: | CHF has developed this information paper to help members understand the role of accreditation in improving safety and quality and seek input. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / Consumer participation |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Alice Springs e-health consumer discussion session report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2007, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF and the Health Consumers Voice NT held an e-health consumer discussion session in Alice Springs on Wednesday 6 June 2007. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Title: | Darwin E-health consumer discussion session report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2007, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF and the Top End Division of General Practice held an e-health consumer discussion session in Darwin on Tuesday 5 June 2007. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Title: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08: It's all about communication - Consumer representatives workshop Adelaide |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2007, 9p |
| Abstract: | CHF held a Safety and Quality consumer representatives workshop for a wide range of health care consumer organisations in Adelaide on 28 June 2007. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / CHF workshops |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Western Sydney e-health consumer discussion session report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2007, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF and the Council of Social Service NSW (NCOSS) held an e-health consumer discussion session in Western Sydney on Wednesday 30 May 2007. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information |
| Title: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08: It's all about communication |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2007, 11p |
| Abstract: | This Information Paper introduces ?It?s all about communication?, a specially funded project CHF is conducting with the Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Safety and Quality Commission) during 2007-08, as part of our ongoing advocacy to ensure that consumers shape safety and quality in health care in Australia. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / CHF workshops / Information and communication |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Quality Use of Medicines Engagement with Cessnock Mental Health Carers and Consumers Group in Cessnock, NSW |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2007, 8p |
| Abstract: | Consumers and carers in Cessnock, NSW discussed quality use of medicines issues relevant to Cessnock mental health consumers and carers. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Melbourne e-health consumer discussion session report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2007, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF, the Health Issues Centre and COTA Victoria held an e-health consumer discussion session in Melbourne on 15 March 2007. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Title: | Bendigo e-health consumer discussion session report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2007, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF, the Chronic Illness Alliance and the Country Women's Association of Victoria - Bendigo Group held an e-health consumer discussion session in Bendigo on Wednesday 14 March 2007. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Title: | Quality use of medicines engagements with Ingham and Townsville District Health Groups in Townsville, Qld |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2007, 8p |
| Abstract: | An engagement hosted by the Ingham and Townsville District Health Groups and CHF, gave consumers with chronic conditions the opportunity to discuss quality use of medicines. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Quality use of medicines engagement with Arthritis NSW in the Blue Mountains, NSW |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2007, 7p |
| Abstract: | Arthritis NSW, Blue Mountains Branch, and CHF hosted a community quality use of medicines engagement for consumers with arthritis. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Quality Use of Medicines Engagements with Carers and Consumers in Orange, NSW |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2007, 8p |
| Abstract: | Consumers and carers in Orange, NSW discussed quality use of medicines issues relevant to country people with chronic conditions. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | E-health Directions for CHF and Consumers - Workshop Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2007, 1p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an E-health Directions for CHF and Consumers Workshop in Canberra on 1-2 March 2007. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Title: | Quality Use of Medicines Engagement with Consumers with Chronic Conditions in the Southern Highlands, NSW |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2007, 9p |
| Abstract: | Consumers and carers discussed quality use of medicines issues and commented on resources in a session hosted by CHF and the Southern Highlands of NSW Division of General Practice. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Consumer Representatives Workshop 14-15 August 2006 Final Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2007, 32p |
| Abstract: | The Consumer Representatives Workshop held in Canberra 14-15 August 2006, including putting the continuous quality improvement policy into practice. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / CHF workshops |
| Project: | Consumer Representatives Recruitment, Training and Support Project 2005-07 |
| Title: | E-health National Information Workshop |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2006, 22p |
| Abstract: | CHF conducted an E-health National Information Workshop in Canberra on 29-30 May 2006 to provide CHF members and consumer representatives with updated information on the progress of e-health initiatives in Australia. The workshop was an important forum for consumer debate and input to CHF. |
| Topic: | CHF workshops / Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 |
| Title: | Report of CHF Quality Use of Medicines engagement with The Pulse Youth Health Centre in Tasmania |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2006, 6p |
| Abstract: | Young people at The Pulse Youth Health Centre in Tasmania discussed quality use of medicines (QUM) issues and commented on Community QUM resources. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Report of CHF Medicines Consumer Representatives' Meeting - Sydney, 5 April 2006 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2006, 13p |
| Abstract: | CHF and NPS held a meeting for consumer representatives working on medicines committees at a national level. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines engagement in Noarlunga Centre and McLaren Vale, South Australia |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2006, 10p |
| Abstract: | With the assistance of an individual member of Linking Southern Seniors, CHF facilitated a Community Quality Use of Medicines engagement in Noarlunga and McLaren Vale, South Australia. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Report of CHF Quality Use of Medicines engagement with Kidney Health Australia in Tasmania |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2006, 9p |
| Abstract: | Kidney Health Australia and CHF hosted workshops in Hobart and Launceston on quality use of medicines issues for consumers and carers. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Title: | Report of CHF Quality Use of Medicines engagement with Carers ACT |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2006, 8p |
| Abstract: | Carers ACT, the Mental Health Foundation and CHF hosted an engagement on CQUM for carers of mental health consumers. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Guidelines for consumer representatives on conference organising committees |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2006, 3p |
| Abstract: | Resource for consumer representatives |
| Topic: | Consumer participation |
| Project: | Consumer Representatives Recruitment, Training and Support Project 2005-07 |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines engagement with Pomona and District Community House |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2006, 8p |
| Abstract: | Pomona and District Community House hosted a Diabetes Awareness Day with CHF providing input on quality use of medicine issues for consumers. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Title: | E-health terms - making them work for consumers |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2006, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF developed a glossary of commonly used e-health terms to make them more accessible for consumers. |
| Topic: | CHF workshops / Electronic health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 / Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 |
| Title: | Report of CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement with ACT Mental Health Consumer Network |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 14 July 2006, 9p |
| Abstract: | The ACT Mental Health Consumer Network and CHF hosted a Community QUM engagement for mental health consumers. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement with SANDS (Qld) |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2006, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF and the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support Group (SANDS Qld) invited members in Brisbane, Queensland to discuss quality use of medicines in their community. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Consumer Groups for People Living with Chronic Conditions July 2006 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2006, 55p |
| Abstract: | This overview of consumer groups supporting people living with chronic conditions is broken into four sections. Each section provides information and contact details about consumer groups that support people living with diabetes; cardiovascular disease, chronic pain and general chronic conditions. |
| Topic: | Information and communication |
| Title: | E-health for consumers - practical strategies |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2006, 3p |
| Abstract: | Based on the main outcomes from the CHF 2005-06 Electronic Health Records project, CHF recommends practical strategies for ensuring that e-health is for consumers. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 |
| Title: | Electronic health records 2005-06 project overview |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2006, 24p |
| Abstract: | This report outlines the aims, objectives and management of the CHF 2005-06 Electronic Health Records project. It discusses the major project activities and key e-health consumer issues from these project activities. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 |
| Title: | Consumers? Health Forum of Australia 2004-05 Electronic Health Records Project Summary |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2006, 5p |
| Abstract: | The CHF 2004?05 Electronic Health Records Project built on previous work and consumer concerns with EHR issues. An important aspect of the project has been to ensure there is a high level of consumer input to the trialling, development and implementation of HealthConnect, the proposed national EHR system. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Consumer participation |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 |
| Title: | Report of CHF Electronic Health Records Consumer Representatives? Meeting ? Sydney 4 April 2006 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2006, 8p |
| Abstract: | CHF held a meeting in Sydney for consumer representatives with experience in electronic health records (EHR) issues and initiatives at a national and state-based level. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Consumer participation |
| Title: | Electronic health records project information session hosted by the Tasmanian Council of Social Services, 10 March 2006 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2006, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an electronic health records information session for consumers in Launceston on 10 March 2006 hosted by the Tasmanian Council of Social Services (TasCOSS). |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Title: | Electronic Health Records Project Information Session Hosted by the Tasmanian Council of Social Services, 9March 2006 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2006, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an electronic health records information session for consumers in Hobart on 9 March 2006 hosted by the Tasmanian Council of Social Services (TasCOSS). |
| Topic: | Information and communication |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement in Katherine |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2006, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF sponsored a Community Quality Use of Medicines engagement in Katherine, Northern Territory in March 2005. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement in Tennant Creek |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2006, 9p |
| Abstract: | CHF and Health Consumers Voice (NT) invited people in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory to discuss quality use of medicines in their community. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement in Darwin |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2006, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF and the Consumer Reference Group of the Top End Division of General Practice invited people in Darwin, Northern Territory to discuss quality use of medicines in their community. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / CHF workshops / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement in Port Lincoln |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2006, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF and Eyre Carers, a branch of the Carers Association of South Australia, invited people in Port Lincoln, South Australia to discuss quality use of medicines in their community. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / CHF workshops / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement in Alice Springs |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2006, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF and Health Consumers Voice (NT) invited people in Alice Springs, Northern Territory to discuss quality use of medicines in their community. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / CHF workshops / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | Report of CHF Electronic Health Records Consumer Representatives' Meeting - Adelaide 12 October 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2006, 7p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an Electronic Health Records Consumer Representatives? Meeting on 12 October 2005 for consumer representatives relatively new to electronic health records issues and initiatives at a national and state-based level. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information |
| Title: | Consumer input to the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC): Summary Evaluation of 2002-04 Pilot Project |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2006, 9p |
| Abstract: | Summary of the evaluation of the pilot project to provide consumer submissions about prescription medicines to the Therapeutic Goods Administration. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Guide to writing a curriculum vitae |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2006, 2p |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet provides information about what to consider when putting a CV together, how CHF will use your CV, and how it may be used if you are nominated to a committee. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation |
| Project: | Consumer Representatives Recruitment, Training and Support Project 2005-07 |
| Title: | Strengthening meeting skills for teleconferences |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2006, 3p |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet describes the basic types of teleconferences, when they work best and their disadvantages, how to be a good participant and a good Chair in a teleconference, and some strategies to help with effective teleconferencing. |
| Topic: | Information and communication |
| Project: | Consumer Representatives Recruitment, Training and Support Project 2005-07 |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement in Geraldton WA |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2006, 7p |
| Abstract: | CHF facilitated two Community Quality Use of Medicines engagements in Geraldton WA in February 2006. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / CHF workshops |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement with Western Australia Substance Users' Association |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2006, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF facilitated a Community Quality Use of Medicines engagement with workers and clients of the Western Australia Substance Users? Association in Perth, Western Australia in February 2006. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement with Health Workers in Geraldton WA |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2006, 7p |
| Abstract: | CHF facilitated a Community Quality Use of Medicines engagement with health workers in Geraldton, Western Australia. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Title: | Electronic Health Records Information Session hosted by the Health Consumers' Alliance SA, 13 October 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2005, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an electronic health records information session for consumers in Adelaide on 13 October 2005 hosted by the Health Consumers? Alliance SA. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information |
| Title: | The manual, supporting materials to working together: A guide for relationships between health consumer organisations and pharmaceutical companies |
| Author: | Consumers' Health Forum of Australia and Medicines Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2005, 8p |
| Abstract: | Detailed supporting materials for use with the Guide. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | August 2005 - Electronic Health Records Project Planning Day |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2005, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an Electronic Health Records Project Planning Day on 4 August 2005. |
| Topic: | CHF workshops / Electronic health information |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement in Pomona |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2005, 13p |
| Abstract: | Two Community Quality Use of Medicines sessions were held in Pomona, Queensland in April 2005. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement in Narrabri |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2005, 8p |
| Abstract: | People in Narrabri discussed issues affecting their quality use of medicines. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Older people / Medicines and medical devices / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement with Pius X Aboriginal Corporation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2005, 10p |
| Abstract: | The CHF Community QUM Project Officer spoke with the Pius X Aboriginal Corporation Executive Officer, Nurse Manager, aboriginal health workers and an Aboriginal woman who has a role caring for a person with chronic illness about quality use of medicines in their community. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / CHF workshops / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement in Moree |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2005, 1p |
| Abstract: | With the support of local arthritis educators and community pharmacists in promoting the QUM engagement, people in Moree discussed issues affecting quality use of medicines. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Older people / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Title: | Consumer representatives workshop 2005 final report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2005, 30p |
| Abstract: | A report of the Consumer Representatives Workshop held in Melbourne 21-22 February 2005. |
| Topic: | CHF workshops |
| Project: | Consumer Representatives Recruitment, Training and Support Project 2005-07 / Consumer Representatives Training and Support Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Strategy for encouraging consumers and general practitioners to make better use of electronic medication records in chronic disease management |
| Author: | General Practice Computing Group and Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2005, 25p |
| Abstract: | Strategy to improve use of electronic medication records by GPs and consumers with chronic illnesses. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Electronic health information / Health professionals |
| Title: | Electronic Health Records Information Session Hosted by the Health Consumers' Council of WA, 22 & 23 March 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2005, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF held two Electronic Health Records Project information sessions in Perth on 22 and 23 March 2005 hosted by the Health Consumers? Council of WA. The sessions looked at the introduction of electronic health records nationally in Australia and current directions for electronic health records and data linkage in WA. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information / Information and communication |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Electronic health records information session hosted by the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support Group |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2005, 2p |
| Abstract: | The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support Group (SANDS) (QLD) hosted an Electronic Health Records Project information session in Brisbane on 5 May 2005. An implementation trial for HealthConnect is taking place in South Brisbane. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information / Information and communication |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | CHF community quality use of medicines engagement with Lower Hunter Health Council |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2005, 13p |
| Abstract: | Consumers from the Hunter Valley region of NSW discussed QUM issues and concerns with CHF at a consumer engagement held in February 2005. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Older people / Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / CHF workshops / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Electronic health records information session hosted by NSW Council of Social Services, 14 April 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2005, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an Electronic Health Records Project information session in Sydney on 14 April 2005 in conjunction with the NSW Council of Social Services (NCOSS). NSW Health is trialling an electronic health records system, Health e-link, which may impact on the introduction of HealthConnect. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information / Information and communication |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Electronic health records information session hosted by Diabetes Australia (SA), 6 April 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2005, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an Electronic Health Records Project information session in Adelaide on 6 April 2005 in conjunction with Diabetes Australia (SA). South Australia will be one of the initial implementation states for the national electronic health records initiative, HealthConnect. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information / Information and communication |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Health issues centre forum on electronic health records, 31 May 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2005, 4p |
| Abstract: | Presentation by CHF at Health Issues Centre electronic health records forum in Melbourne on 31 May 2005. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Electronic health records information session hosted by the Hobart Women's Health Centre, 9 March 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2005, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an Electronic Health Records Project information session in Hobart on 9 March 2005 in conjunction with the Hobart Women?s Health Centre. This report records the key issues, feedback and outcomes from the session. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Electronic health records information session Launceston, 10 March 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2005, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an Electronic Health Records Project information session in Launceston on 10 March 2005, promoted through advertisement without a local partner. This report records the key issues, feedback and outcomes from the session. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Electronic health information / Information and communication |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Electronic health records information session hosted by the Hobart Women's Health Centre, 9 March 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2005, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an Electronic Health Records Project information session in Hobart on 9 March 2005 in conjunction with the Hobart Women?s Health Centre. This report records the key issues, feedback and outcomes from the session. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Electronic health records information session hosted by the Health Care Consumers' Association (ACT) 17 March 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2005, 2p |
| Abstract: | CHF held an Electronic Health Records Project information session in Canberra on 17 March 2005 with the Health Care Consumers? Association of the ACT. This report records the key issues, feedback and outcomes from the session. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information / Information and communication |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Esperance Health Issues Group discussion with CHF on quality use of medicines |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2005, 10p |
| Abstract: | The Esperance Health Issues Group discussed their quality use of medicines concerns as well as strategies to overcome these at a CHF rural engagement in Esperance. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | CHF Quality Use of Medicines Engagement with Country Awareness Network (CAN), Victoria |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2005, 8p |
| Abstract: | CHF facilitated a Community Quality Use of Medicines engagement with clients of the Country Awareness Network, previously known as the Country AIDS Network (CAN) in Bendigo, Victoria in February 2005. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops |
| Title: | Strengthening the Consumer Representatives Program - Summary of Findings February 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2005, 3p |
| Abstract: | The summary and considerations are based on the responses received according to headings for the Information Paper ?Strengthening the Consumer Representatives Program? and survey as part of the Consumer Representatives Training and Support Project 2004-05. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation |
| Title: | Workshop Report: Guidelines for relationships between health consumer organisations and the pharmaceutical industry |
| Author: | Consumers' Health Forum of Australia and Medicines Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 December 2004, 38p |
| Abstract: | The final report of the consultation phase of a joint project to develop guidelines for the relationships between health consumer organisations and the pharmaceutical industry. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues / Information and communication |
| Title: | Bunbury Pathways discussion with CHF about Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 December 2004, 9p |
| Abstract: | At the Bunbury Pathways engagement, participants discussed issues that people who live with mental illness in the Bunbury region face, including specific barriers to quality use of medicines. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Older people / Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues / Health funding / CHF workshops / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication / Information and communication |
| Title: | A model framework for consumer and community participation in health and medical research |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia and National Health and Medical Research Council |
| Source: | NHMRC, 30 November 2004, 57p |
| Abstract: | The Consumer and Community Participation kit is a collaborative effort between the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Consumers' Health Forum of Australia, researchers and consumer and community groups. The kit contains two publications that together will assist researchers, research organisations and consumer and community groups participate in the research process. The Model for Consumer Participation in Health and Medical Research provides a framework for researchers and the Resource Pack for Consumer and Community Participation in Health and Medical Research assists consumer and community organisations. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Research and new technologies |
| Project: | Research Project 2004 |
| Title: | Electronic Health Records Consumer Representatives Workshop Summary: Consumer participation in the development, trialling and implementation of HealthConnect |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2004, 17p |
| Abstract: | Summary report of the Electronic Health Records Consumer Representative?s Workshop held in October 2004. The report provides a summary of the discussions from the workshop. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 / Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Greater Bunbury Division of General Practice Consumer Reference Group discussion with CHF on Community Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2004, 10p |
| Abstract: | The Bunbury Division of General Practice Consumer Reference Group is comprised of representatives of various community groups and Division staff. The group meets bi-monthly at the Division to build relationships and foster better communication between consumers and GPs. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Older people / CHF workshops / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Title: | Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council discussion with CHF about quality use of medicines issues |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2004, 9p |
| Abstract: | The first of a series of reports of consumer engagements that CHF developed with health consumer organisations about Community Quality Use of Medicines (QUM). |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | Consumer representatives workshop 2004 final report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2004, 28p |
| Abstract: | Report of the content and evaluation of the 2004 Consumer Representatives Training Workshop. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Improving hospitals and health services / Research and new technologies |
| Project: | Consumer Representatives Training and Support Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Workshop report - medicines and industry: Helping consumers achieve better health outcomes |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2004, 10p |
| Abstract: | This is a report of CHF's and Medicines Australia's workshop in February 2004 on Medicines and Industry: Helping Consumers Achieve Better Health Outcomes. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues / CHF workshops / Information and communication / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Charter of Health Consumer Rights |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2004, 1p |
| Abstract: | CHF has adapted the eight consumer rights used by consumer organisations worldwide. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Equity in health |
| Title: | Consumer representatives training and support project 2003 - Final report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2003, 36p |
| Abstract: | This is the final report of the Consumer Representatives Training and Support Project conducted by CHF in 2003. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / CHF workshops |
| Project: | Consumer Representatives Recruitment, Training and Support Project 2005-07 / Consumer Representatives Training and Support Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Consumer Participation in the Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care Planning Process |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2003, 48p |
| Topic: | Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Consumer Participation in the Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care Planning Process |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2003, 48p |
| Abstract: | This report describes the findings of consultations with consumers and consumer organisations about consumer participation as part of the work of the Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Equity in health / Improving hospitals and health services / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | A guide for community organisations running health workshops with consumers |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2003, 48p |
| Abstract: | The aim of the guide is to provide advice to national community organisations, foundations and associations to use when coordinating, planning and conducting workshops with local community organisations on health topics or issues. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) Project 2003-05 / Community Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Project 2005-07 |
| Title: | Options for governance of a consumer quality use of medicines education program - Report of a consultation conducted for the NPS |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2002, 28p |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Older people / Medicines and medical devices / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | Cholesterol management and quality use of medicines - Report on community workshops |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2002, 34p |
| Abstract: | Between August and October 2002, CHF conducted ten community workshops on the topic of Cholesterol Management and Quality Use of Medicines across each Australian State and Territory, including regional and remote areas of New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) Project 2003-05 / Community Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Project 2005-07 |
| Title: | Consumer reporting of experiences of the provision of pharmacist only and pharmacy medicines |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2002, 17p |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication / Information and communication |
| Title: | Australian health care agreements: Report from consumer representatives on the AHCA reference groups |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2002, 7p |
| Abstract: | Report from the consumer nominees on the Australian Health Care Agreements Reference Groups. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Older people / Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Electronic health information / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Achieving good practice in consumer representation - Response to the review of the Consumers' Health Forum Consumer Representatives Program |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2002, 50p |
| Abstract: | The review found the CHF Consumer Representatives Program was well respected and its aims and objectives were met appropriately, efficiently and effectively, except that CHF was constrained in its ability to provide adequate training to CHF representatives. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Project: | Consumer Representatives Recruitment, Training and Support Project 2005-07 / Consumer Representatives Training and Support Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | MSAC Consumer Representatives Workshop Report, Melbourne, July 2002 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2002, 35p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / CHF workshops / Information and communication |
| Title: | What do consumers expect from Health Insite? |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2002, 39p |
| Abstract: | Consultations about internet health information, with a focus on consumers' expectations of HealthInsite. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Information and communication |
| Title: | Consumer awareness and education strategy: Standards for pharmacist only and pharmacy medicines |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 31 December 2001, 11p |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services |
| 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 / Research and new technologies |
| 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: | Guidelines for consumer organisations receiving pharmaceutical industry funding for consumer education |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2001, 5p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Information and communication / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Consumer medicine information - Ask for it! Final report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2001, 35p |
| Abstract: | The project aimed to develop a model for effective promotion of awareness about CMI at the community level amongst consumers and health care providers through strengthening consumers? knowledge about CMI and its uses and encouraging consumers to discuss with their health care providers how to use CMI to assist with using their medicines appropriately. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Project 2005-07 |
| Title: | Consumer evaluation of domiciliary medication management reviews |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2001, 24p |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Older people / Medicines and medical devices / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Title: | Consumer Medicine Information - Ask for It! Final Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2001, 35p |
| Abstract: | CHF conducted a pilot scheme in collaboration with four Divisions of General Practice to help spread the message that consumers can and should ask their doctors and pharmacists for CMI, to assist with using their medicines safely. |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) Project 2003-05 |
| Title: | A guide for consumers doing health research |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2001, 121p |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication / Research and new technologies |
| Project: | Research Project 2004 |
| Title: | Medicare online: Consumer information product concepts. Report on the consumers and e-health workshops |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2001, 20p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / CHF workshops / CHF workshops / Electronic health information / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Consumers and e-health: Report on State and Territory workshops |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2001, 65p |
| Abstract: | Reports were provided in March 2001 to the three areas of the Department of Health and Aged Care that have responsibility for BMMS, HealthConnect and general practice computerisation. These reports have been consolidated in this report for broader publication. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information / Information and communication / CHF workshops |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 / Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Consumer involvement in the coordinated care trials, consultation report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 29 February 2000, 36p |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Understanding consumer behaviour and experience in relation to the Quality Use of Medicines: Literature review |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 1999, 64p |
| Topic: | Older people / Medicines and medical devices / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Putting consumers in the picture - Consumer perspectives on better integration of general practice and other primary health care and related services |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 1999, 55p |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Partnerships in general practice: A discussion paper |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 1999, 23p |
| Abstract: | Discussion Paper on General Practice partnerships as part of CHF's General Practice Project. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Choosing your medicine - Making an informed choice about complementary and non-prescription therapies |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 1999, 64p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | Consumer expectations of general practice in Australia |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 1999, 14p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Easing the burden: The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and people with chronic conditions |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 1999, 95p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues / Health funding / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Title: | Consumer feedback package for general practice and technical report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 1999, 81p |
| Abstract: | Consumer feedback package for general practice and technical report, 2nd edition. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health funding / Health professionals / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Consumers' health information for research purposes |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 1998, 126p |
| Abstract: | Final report of the Consumers' Health Information for Research Purposes (CHIRP) Project. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing |
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