Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Jul 2018
My Health Record opens new era for health care
16 July 2018 - The potential of My Health Record to transform the health care system in Australia will depend on consumers taking an active role in ensuring the system works for them in a way they can trust, the Consumers Health Forum said today.
“Over the next three months Australians will be able to check the benefits of My Health Record and whether it is right for them before deciding whether or not to opt out. After October 16, the MHR will automatically enrol people unless they have taken the specific step of opting out,” the CEO of the Consumers Health Forum, Leanne Wells, said.
“MHR will provide a single repository for people’s medical records housing details such as their medical treatments, current medications, tests, scans, allergies, immunisations and referrals and their end of life wishes. It will enable authorised health providers anywhere in Australia to see their record, facilitating prompt attention and avoiding the need for repetition of your health history and duplication of results. Importantly individuals will be able to control what parts of their health record can be viewed by health providers.
