Mark Evans wrote:
Cedric,
In regards
"David, quite correct. I'm amazed how many people incl. Dr's don't do
regular backups or no backups at all, and some never test their backups."
My favourite was the case of the practice religiously backing up the "shortcut"
for two years instead of the actual clinical database!!
Mark,
My favourite is the case of the GP who restored an old backup over her
current data. Getting back her current data from the obscure location on
the HDD, not the disk she thought it was on, was even more fun.
We have to make very clear to the vast majority of non-IT enthusiast GPs
that test-restores are dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.
The Telstra B4H router delivered to a practice with the wireless on, no
WPA security, but the firewall off, being another memorable experience.
The practice had no knowledge of or intention to use the wireless feature.
My biggest concern about GP computing is the steadily-increasing
complexity of their systems, and the required maintenance - the monthly
PBS 'content update' disk are the latest - without the necessary support
to keep the majority of practices on top of things.
Hence a steady stream of newsletter articles and help desk calls. Many
Divisions don't have anyone, of course.
I also run a business as a consultant/support provider, and practice
security is a never ending challenge. GPs who don't know, aren't skilled
enough, still don't want understand the need for or want to pay for
proper support in many cases.
The Practice Security IT manual, now associated with B4H, the new PIP
incentives and accreditation, has been a help as it has given my
colleagues, where they still exist, and me a chance to assist members to
think about what they need.
DoHA still has little insight into what practices need, despite all the
hoopla about DNIMP, MHN and B4H. Nor do I think they care.
Greg
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Greg Twyford
Information Management & Technology Program Officer
Canterbury Division of General Practice
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