Innovation in Practice & Awards
Dr Rodney Barkman - Rutherglen - 35+ Years of Service
Awarded for outstanding contribution to rural communities
Article on 2007
Victorian Rural Doctors' Awards 
or see www.rwav.com.au 
Dr Arunachalam Lakshmanan of Holbrook
Awarded the Order of Australia Medal for 'a life dedicated to the township of Holbrook'. He has also been honoured in India for 50 years of Medical Service. Article from Border Morning Mail 26 January 08
Federation Clinic
In 2006 Federation Clinic was the recipient
of the biennial Quality Innovation Award. This was in
recognition of their commitment to continual quality
improvement, made all the more remarkable by the fact
that they, like many practices, face doctor shortages. Further
details
"Quality is the principle that underpins our practice"
said Dr Francis.
www.federationclinic.com.au
West Wodonga Medical Clinic - Consumer Reference Group
In 2006 The West Wodonga Medical Clinic working with BDGP, moved to establish a reference group to allow clients to participate individually and collectively in the planning and delivery of their health care, especially within the West Wodonga Medical Clinic.
Aim of the Concept:
- To provide feedback to the practice regarding proposed changes to be implemented in the practice
- Provide a mechanism for patients of the practice to suggest improvements to services that the practice does or may provide
- Provide feedback about existing processes within the practice.
Proposed Outcomes:
- Creating effective two-way communication between the practice and patients
- Having happier healthier patients due to active participation in the decision-making process regarding treatment options thus allowing consumers to better manage their own health.
Patient surveys are currently being collated by Charles
Sturt University. The network can be contacted via email at patientnetwork@optusnet.com.au
. Website: www.wwmc.com.au
www.wwmc.com.au/network.htm
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