Benefits for health professionals The My Health Record system presents health professionals with an opportunity to not only improve workflow efficiency but also to improve patient care. Much time is spent chasing up key information such as test results and current medication lists. This presents a significant period where attention …
My Health Record opt out date announced
Every Australian will be offered a My Health record, unless they choose not to have one during the three month opt out period that will run from 16 July to 15 October 2018. A pack will be sent to all general practices prior to the opt out commencement, which will …
Developing a framework for the secondary use of My Health Record data
By the end of 2018 all Australians will have a My Health Record created for them unless they choose not to have one. The use of My Health Record data for research, policy and planning purposes can improve the Australian health system by making it more efficient, effective and sustainable. …
What can My Health Record do for Pharmacy?
Through the My Health Record system pharmacists can access information such as discharge summaries, shared health summaries, allergies and immunisations. This can lead to better outcomes in patient healthcare including: Fewer adverse events Improved clinical decisions Fewer hospital admissions There are now more than 5 million Australians who have a …
PHN hosts successful My Health Record education sessions in the Wide Bay
The PHN, along with Australian Digital Health Agency Senior Educator Katrina Otto, would like to thank those who recently attended My Health Record education sessions in the Wide Bay. The events held in both Hervey Bay and Bundaberg were well attended by a wide range of health professionals, including allied health …