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The Australian Patients Association (APA) is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to championing and protecting the rights and interests of patients, and improving overall patient care and health outcomes.
The APA was established in September 2010 to be a voice for patients in the Australian health care system.
The APA seeks to work co-operatively with all sectors of the healthcare industry to develop a higher quality, more affordable and readily accessible healthcare system for all Australians.
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The Australian Patients Association is the premier independent organisation representing patients in the Australian healthcare system.
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APA makes a submission on draft Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records (PCEHR) Legislation
The PCEHR Legislation is concerned with introducing a system where individual’s medical histories are stored electronically for access by medical practitioners and patients. The APA generally welco... Read More
APA to present at international conference in Taiwan
The APA has been asked to present to the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) 5th Asia-Pacific Conference on involving patients in health care decisions. The... Read More
APA receives DGR status
The APA has been granted DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status, which means that all donations made to the APA are tax deductible.
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