[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Duncan Guy wrote:
> 
>> Currently we have our typing done via the internet and letters I
>> dictated this morning I checked and authorised at 5pm.  With the email
>> system in place we aim to have that letter in the GP inbox at 5.01 pm
>> thus improving the efficiency of healthcare.
> 
> Dear Doctor Guy
> 
> This sounds like an excellent service. My patients occasionally want a second,
> third or fourth opinion from specialists in Sydney and since I know little 
> about
> the clinical competence of any specialist there I would like to refer to your 
> group.
> 
> What system do I need to install to communicate with you securely?

A closed, proprietary one, I suspect, judging by the following exchange
between Duncan and Ian:

Duncan Guy wrote:
> I always wondered how GPs decided who to refer to ...
>
> As I thought, not based on evidence based medicine, good service to
> patients, appropriate investigations, not overservicing.  I must check
> with those other specialists in my area in sydney who dont qualify for
> any of the above .. perhaps they are using Argus ...
>
> btw . the group of 30 specialists that I represent are going to be
> using a paid service starting in February.
>
> Duncan Guy
> Cardiologist
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> My point is if I had one in a given catgeory who used Argus,
>> they'd be getting all my referrals.
>>
>> And if they used Healthlink, zero ;-)
>>
>> Ian

Tim C

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