My Health record
The My Health Record is a secure online summary of an individual’s health information – available to all Australians.

A National Electronic Health Records system is most-often implemented under the responsibility of the national health authority and will typically make a patient’s medical history available to health professionals in health care institutions and provide linkages to related services such as pharmacies, laboratories.

2009
Introduction. In 2009, the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission recommended the introduction of a person-controlled electronic health record for each Australian as one of the most important systemic opportunities to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of health care.

Who owns my medical records? The treatment centre or health professional who creates a medical record owns and maintains the record. However, Australian law considers ownership and access as separate – so although you don’t own the medical record, you can request access to it.

In NSW Health, clinicians can view their patient’s My Health Record information in the HealtheNet Clinical Portal, which is accessed via their local electronic medical record (EMR) system. Visit: www.myhealthrecord.gov.au. Call the My Health Record Helpdesk on 1800 723 471.

My Health Record is a secure online summary of an individual’s health information, and is available to all Australians. Healthcare providers authorised by their healthcare organisation can access My Health Record to view and add to their patients’ health information.

The eMR Connect Program is delivering a statewide, comprehensive electronic medical record (eMR). The Program is an integral part of the eHealth Strategy for NSW Health: 2016-2026 to deliver integrated care solutions to enhance the quality of patient care and improve health outcomes.

Electronic medical records (EMRs) are digital versions of the paper charts in clinician offices, clinics, and hospitals. EMRs contain notes and information collected by and for the clinicians in that office, clinic, or hospital and are mostly used by providers for diagnosis and treatment.

The Australian Government has a policy to development a lifetime electronic health record for all its citizens. PCEHR—the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record —is the major national EHR initiative in Australia, being delivered through territory, state, and federal governments.

The proposed system was originally called the Joint eHealth Data and Information System (JeHDI) and was later known as the Defence eHealth System (DeHS). 1 The business case noted that the proposed system would centralise, electronically capture and manage ADF health records, and seamlessly link health data for ADF personnel.

An effective electronic health (eHealth) system assists in maintaining medical records, delivering integrated health care, and in providing valuable information to stakeholders on health care services and the health of personnel. 2.

Queensland Health first connected with the My Health Record system in November 2013 and is continuing work to enhance integration between Queensland Health systems and the My Health Record system. Queensland Health clinicians can view My Health Records using: The Viewer application (available at all Queensland Health facilities).