Does PreConsult integrate with our existing practice software?
EMR compatibility and integration options
Comprehensive Integration Support
PreConsult integrates with all major Australian practice management systems including Best Practice, Medical Director, MasterCare+, and Primary Clinic. We support both FHIR R4 and HL7 v2 standards for maximum compatibility, with seamless data exchange that requires minimal setup.
Supported Practice Management Systems
Best Practice
- Full FHIR R4 integration
- Automatic appointment synchronization
- Structured data import to patient records
- Billing code automation
Medical Director
- HL7 v2 messaging support
- Patient demographic sync
- Clinical notes export
- SNOMED CT coding integration
MasterCare+
- FHIR R4 and HL7 v2 support
- Bidirectional data exchange
- Embedded workflow integration
- Real-time synchronization
Primary Clinic & Others
- Standard FHIR endpoints
- Generic HL7 compatibility
- Custom integration support
- API-based connectivity
Integration Methods
| Integration Type | Description | Best For | Setup Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Direct FHIR R4
Modern standard API |
Real-time bidirectional data exchange using FHIR resources | Best Practice, modern EMR systems | 1-2 days |
|
HL7 v2 Messaging
Legacy standard support |
Traditional messaging format for clinical data exchange | Medical Director, older systems | 2-3 days |
|
Middleware Integration
Via clinical integration engines |
Connection through existing integration platforms | Practices with existing middleware | 3-5 days |
|
Embedded iFrame
Within EMR interface |
PreConsult interface embedded directly in practice software | MasterCare+, Primary Clinic | 1 day |
What Data is Exchanged?
From EMR to PreConsult
- Patient demographics - Name, DOB, contact details
- Appointment details - Date, time, practitioner
- Medical history - Existing conditions, allergies
- Current medications - Active prescriptions
From PreConsult to EMR
- Clinical history - Structured patient narrative
- SNOMED codes - Standardized clinical terminology
- Clinical suggestions - DDx and treatment considerations
- Billing codes - MBS code suggestions
Security & Compliance
- End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
- OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure API access
- Privacy Act compliant data handling
- Healthcare standards - FHIR R4, HL7 v2 certified
- Secure networking with VPN options available
- Audit logging for all data exchanges
Integration Implementation Process
Initial Assessment
We review your existing systems and determine the best integration approach
1-2 hoursConfiguration
Our team configures the integration and tests data exchange in staging
1-3 daysGo Live
Final testing, staff training, and production activation with ongoing support
1-2 daysReady to Integrate PreConsult?
Our integration specialists will work with you to ensure seamless connectivity with your existing practice management systems.