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Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of digital health in Australia?

To replace face-to-face medical consultations
To connect health information and improve clinical decision-making
To reduce the number of healthcare workers needed
To eliminate paper records in all medical facilities

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\(B\)

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B is correct. Digital health’s primary goal is optimising available health information to help inform clinical decisions.

Other options:

A is incorrect: Digital health aims to complement, not replace, face-to-face care.
C is incorrect: Digital health supports healthcare workers, not replaces them.
D is incorrect: While reducing paper is a benefit, it’s not the primary purpose.