In reply: We accept the clarification by Hartigan and colleagues of their article’s intent,1 and agree with the importance of good-quality information in electronic databases, especially if the information is to be exchanged.
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW.
Correspondence: m.f.harris@unsw.edu.au
- 1. Hartigan PA, Soo TM, Kljakovic M. Do Team Care Arrangements address the real issues in the management of chronic disease? Med J Aust 2009; 191: 99-100. <MJA full text>
- 2. Harris MF, Chan BC, Dennis SM. Coordination of care for patients with chronic disease [editorial]. Med J Aust 2009; 191: 85-86. <MJA full text>
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