A glimpse of 21st century care

Abstract

Background Navigating Australia’s health system is made more complex by its siloed origins and multi-sourced funding environment. Objectives This article seeks to illustrate the benefits of the emerging digital health system by reference to typical patients that Australian general practitioners are treating. Discussion Australia must move towards connected, patient-centred care, in alignment with the principles found within the report from the Primary Health Care Advisory Group and Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy.