Christopher Mitchell Email & Phone Number

East Ballina Nsw Australia

I have a deep and broad knowledge of the Health industry. My focus is on Primary Health Care and eHealth. I perform Strategic, Advocacy, Engagement, Adoption and eHealth Consultations for several companies under non-disclosure agreements.

Lennox Head Nsw Australia

I have worked as a rural GP for more than 25 years at the Lennox Head Medical Centre and now also at Epiq Medical Centre Lennox Head, and have been a Practice Principal since 1991.The Lennox Head Medical Centre and Epiq Medical Centre Lennox Head are purpose-built practices, delivering the highest quality care, through GPs and Nurses, to the people of Lennox Head in a friendly environment with modern and comfortable facilities. At the practice we have experienced GPs and… Show more I have worked as a rural GP for more than 25 years at the Lennox Head Medical Centre and now also at Epiq Medical Centre Lennox Head, and have been a Practice Principal since 1991.The Lennox Head Medical Centre and Epiq Medical Centre Lennox Head are purpose-built practices, delivering the highest quality care, through GPs and Nurses, to the people of Lennox Head in a friendly environment with modern and comfortable facilities. At the practice we have experienced GPs and Nurses, we also train Medical Students and Nursing Students. As well as providing General Practice care, I have held a Visiting Medical Officer appointment at the Ballina District Hospital until 2012, where I provided inpatient care and covered the Emergency Department. I was the chair of the Ballina District Hospital Medical Staff Council between 1997 and 2000 and was on the Ballina Hospital Trauma Team from 1997 to 2004 Show less

Melbourne, Australia

The RACGP Expert Committee Practice Technology and Management is responsible for advising on matters of digital technology and practice management. The Committee also supports GPs by developing a range of resources covering topics relevant to these areas. Formally known as the eHealth Committee, the RACGP Expert Committee – Practice Technology & Management provides a range of resources to help GPs better manage the day to day requirements of their practice and to support eHealth systems… Show more The RACGP Expert Committee Practice Technology and Management is responsible for advising on matters of digital technology and practice management. The Committee also supports GPs by developing a range of resources covering topics relevant to these areas. Formally known as the eHealth Committee, the RACGP Expert Committee – Practice Technology & Management provides a range of resources to help GPs better manage the day to day requirements of their practice and to support eHealth systems that improve patient care and create a more sustainable healthcare system. Show less

The General Practice Data Governance Council was established in 2009 to support general practice decision-making in relation to primary data used for secondary purposes, and assist general practice to realise the value of primary data for secondary use. The primary work of the General Practice Data Governance Council is to ensure that health care providers working in general practice have sound, ethical and grounded principles from which to take guidance from about the use of general… Show more The General Practice Data Governance Council was established in 2009 to support general practice decision-making in relation to primary data used for secondary purposes, and assist general practice to realise the value of primary data for secondary use. The primary work of the General Practice Data Governance Council is to ensure that health care providers working in general practice have sound, ethical and grounded principles from which to take guidance from about the use of general practice data.The General Practice Data Governance Council has representation from the following organisations:• The Australian Association of Practice Managers• The Australia College of Rural and Remote Medicine• The Australian Medical Association• The Australian Practice Nurses Association• The Consumer Health Forum of Australia (Consumer Representative, Mary Potter)• The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners• The Rural Doctors Association of Australia Show less

Sydney, Australia

Established by the Australian State and Territory governments to develop better ways of electronically collecting and securely exchanging health information.• Worked as a direct report to the CEO, managing a budget of over $50 million and leading an expert team of over 70 staff and consultants• Deeply involved with advocacy, presented at Senate inquiries and developed strong relations with the Department of Health and Ministers• Supported the 2012 eHealth Practice Incentive… Show more Established by the Australian State and Territory governments to develop better ways of electronically collecting and securely exchanging health information.• Worked as a direct report to the CEO, managing a budget of over $50 million and leading an expert team of over 70 staff and consultants• Deeply involved with advocacy, presented at Senate inquiries and developed strong relations with the Department of Health and Ministers• Supported the 2012 eHealth Practice Incentive Program (ePIP) with 4,176 practices applying for the ePIP with almost 40% of all Pharmaceutical Benefits Prescriptions delivered through electronic Transfer of Prescriptions (eTP) minimising the risk of transcription errors and improving patient safety• The AMA’s ‘Guide to Using the PCEHR’ – a great resource to clinicians on how to use the My Health Record• A strong contribution to the work and achievements of the two eCollaborative waves through which at 30th of June, while making up just 2% of all organisations registered to the eHealth Records System, eCollaboratives participants had uploaded 37% of all shared health summaries to the system• Through collaboration with the NACCHO over 89% of AMS were assisted to apply for their Health Provider Organisation Certificates and supported NACCHO to deliver policies, training and communication materials through the NACCHO eHealth Website and also a 3-Year National eHealth Road Map developed to support the community controlled sector on their eHealth journey• Through collaboration with the RACGP, helped deliver the Computer Security Standards, a new eHealth curriculum, Guidelines for Clinical Records and the successful Peer Advocacy Program providing education to 4,614 participants and 2,806 practices across Australia including rural and remote GPs• Left NEHTA in 2013 with 1 million consumer registrations and the organisation well-positioned to deliver on its mandate Show less

Sydney, Australia

NPS MedicineWise was an independent, evidence-based and not-for-profit, and provided practical tools and information about medicines, health conditions and medical tests. NPS gave individuals the tools and knowledge to help them make better decisions about their health and medicines and keep health professionals up to date with the latest evidence-based information.NPS worked with consumers, healthcare professionals, government and industry to improve the health of all Australians… Show more NPS MedicineWise was an independent, evidence-based and not-for-profit, and provided practical tools and information about medicines, health conditions and medical tests. NPS gave individuals the tools and knowledge to help them make better decisions about their health and medicines and keep health professionals up to date with the latest evidence-based information.NPS worked with consumers, healthcare professionals, government and industry to improve the health of all Australians through targeted educational campaigns, professional development activities and publications. Putting into practice the principles of the quality use of medicines and medical tests, which involve safe, wise and judicious prescribing and dispensing, and appropriate medical test referrals.During my time at the NPS we delivered the MedicineWatch Program, Reviewing prescription data generated by 500 medical practices across Australia in a bid to better understand how drugs are prescribed and the impact on patient health.In 2022 functions of NPS MedicineWise shifted to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health. The changes to the role and funding of NPS MedicineWise led to a decision to end its operations in December 2022. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Health professionals need reliable and independent therapeutic information to help them make the best decisions for their patients. Therapeutic Guidelines Limited takes pride in publishing expert, unbiased and objective information you can trust. The publications are intended specifically to meet the needs of busy health professionals who want reliable, practical and user-friendly therapeutic information. Independence is an essential feature of this organisation – it is completely… Show more Health professionals need reliable and independent therapeutic information to help them make the best decisions for their patients. Therapeutic Guidelines Limited takes pride in publishing expert, unbiased and objective information you can trust. The publications are intended specifically to meet the needs of busy health professionals who want reliable, practical and user-friendly therapeutic information. Independence is an essential feature of this organisation – it is completely self-supporting financially through revenue from sales. No grants. No advertising. No shareholders. No sponsors. To protect and maintain this independence a strict policy on conflict of interest is in place.During my time at the TGL, we strengthened our focus on the online delivery of important provider information. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation and represents urban and rural general practitioners.Various roles, including President 2008–2010 and Board of Directors 2004-2011Closely involved with the RACGP and GP training with involvement at every level of the RACGP from RACGP examiner and supervisor, to Council member both NSW and Rural, to Expert Committees (Standards and eHealth)… Show more The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation and represents urban and rural general practitioners.Various roles, including President 2008–2010 and Board of Directors 2004-2011Closely involved with the RACGP and GP training with involvement at every level of the RACGP from RACGP examiner and supervisor, to Council member both NSW and Rural, to Expert Committees (Standards and eHealth), Audit and Risk, Board Director and President,) Show less

Melbourne, Australia

During my term as President of the RACGP we delivered an assessment processes more accessible to doctors in workforce shortage areas via regional exams, established United General Practice Australia, strengthening and unify the voice of general practice. We establish the College's National Faculty of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health – the first dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander College faculty in Australia. we established the Colleges Faculty of Specific Interests -… Show more During my term as President of the RACGP we delivered an assessment processes more accessible to doctors in workforce shortage areas via regional exams, established United General Practice Australia, strengthening and unify the voice of general practice. We establish the College's National Faculty of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health – the first dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander College faculty in Australia. we established the Colleges Faculty of Specific Interests - leveraging the skills of members with a specific focus in General Practice to improve generalist skills across our discipline. Show less

Ballina Nsw Australia

Founding Chair from 2002-2008. North Coast GP Training (NCGPT) is an award winning training provider of general practice education and training dedicated to:• Delivering a contemporary, high quality, award winning medical education program,• Highly personalised training programs,• Strong and ongoing registrar support,• And a clear emphasis on registrar wellbeing.

The Remote Vocational Training Scheme is a vocational training program for medical practitioners in remote and isolated communities throughout Australia. The training provided meets the requirements for Fellowship of both ACRRM and RACGP. The RVTS is a four year program that has been designed to deliver structured distance education and supervision to doctors while they continue to provide general medical services to a remote and/or isolated community.The goals of the program are:To… Show more The Remote Vocational Training Scheme is a vocational training program for medical practitioners in remote and isolated communities throughout Australia. The training provided meets the requirements for Fellowship of both ACRRM and RACGP. The RVTS is a four year program that has been designed to deliver structured distance education and supervision to doctors while they continue to provide general medical services to a remote and/or isolated community.The goals of the program are:To facilitate access to vocational training by all doctors across AustraliaTo contribute to the recruitment and retention of rural and remote doctorsTo improve the quality of services available to remote communities by enabling access to vocational training and ensuring continuity of medical services.During my term with the RVTS we establish the company as an independent training entity, developed the constitution and set the organisation up to deliver on its mandate. Show less

Sydney, Australia

The Rural Doctors Network (RDN) supports and assists communities in rural and remote New South Wales (NSW) to establish and maintain medical services. It does this through a range of programs including GP recruitment, medical workforce planning, community support and student activities. The RDN provides a single point of contact for rural communities, practices and GPs for issues relating to the recruitment and retention of GPs in rural NSW.

B Med, Medicine

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