Under the My Health Records Act 2012, registered healthcare provider organisations are authorised to view information in a patient’s My Health Record for the purpose of providing healthcare, subject to any access controls the patient may have set.
If you require more information or have a further question in regards to the My Health Record system, please visit: www.myhealthrecord.gov.au.
1. Think Privacy
Protect the privacy of patients and their sensitive information held in My Health Record.
2. Think Security
Evolving |
Capability to upload to My Health Record is evolving. It is anticipated that eventually all discharge summaries or letters from ED and the broader hospital will be uploaded, even if they aren’t now. |
This guide aims to provide ED clinicians with essential information about the features and capability of My Health Record.
