Best Practice is a widely used clinical and practice management software platform supporting general practices, specialists, and allied health providers across Australia. Designed for real-world clinical workflows, it enables healthcare teams to manage patient records, consultations, billing, and practice operations efficiently while supporting high standards of care.
Best Practice is used as an electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management system within primary care and specialist settings. It supports appointment scheduling, clinical documentation, prescribing, billing, reporting, and communication workflows. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly into day-to-day clinical work without adding unnecessary complexity.
Best Practice is commonly used by general practitioners, practice nurses, practice managers, and administrative staff. It is also adopted by specialist and allied health clinics that require a robust, clinically focused system to manage patient information and operational processes within regulated healthcare environments.
As a core system in many practices, Best Practice plays a key role in Australia’s digital health ecosystem. It supports data quality, clinical safety, and continuity of care by acting as the primary source of truth for patient information and clinical activity. Its position within practice workflows makes it an important platform for interoperability and digital health innovation.
Best Practice underpins the daily operation of thousands of healthcare consultations by supporting clinicians to document care, manage risk, and deliver consistent outcomes. Its broad adoption and deep integration into clinical workflows make it a critical piece of healthcare infrastructure in Australian primary care and beyond.
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