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The name of the extract will have the word GTAGGED in the file name as shown below. This can be accessed from the 'Import' window in PAT CAT


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Why does PAT CAT Mapping use SA codes instead of post codes ?
Post codes could be potentially identifiable data when used in conjuction with statistical medical information, SA codes can effectively balance the need for accuracy and patient data.

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Where would I find a list of concordances for the PHN ?
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/PHN-Concordances

Is it possible to produce shapefiles?
Not at this stage.

Where is the presentation that was shown about this functionality?
You can find the presentation on the home page at DOWNLOAD ALL PAT CAT USER GUIDES AS PDF



What does the * next to a practice or organisation name mean?
The * indicates that there are less than five patients in one or more SA2 for the practice or organisation. Please refer to Privacy restrictions on the display of Aggregated Data for full details on this feature.


What happened to the new SA2 areas introduced 2017?

Please note that the Australian Bureau of Statistics has updated their SA2 (full definition here) areas after the 2016 census. PAT CAT mapping has been updated to the new mapping as detailed here