1 November Australia ahead in personal control of electronic health records November 1, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement, Digital Health Agency, Research My Health Record, Report 0 An international comparison review of digital health record systems shows My Health Record consumers in Australia have more ability to personally control their digital health information than in similar countries worldwide. The Digital Health Evidence Review, released by the Australian Digital Health Agency, brings together studies comparing My Health Record with similar systems across the world, including those in France, the UK, the USA and New Zealand. “We know through the important national conversation that is currently occurring that Australians expect and deserve strong safeguards, choice and control when it comes to their personal information,” says Agency Chief Medical Adviser, Professor Meredith Makeham. Read more in the ADHA media release View the Digital Health Evidence Review online. Related Articles My Health Record – Australians to decide on a smarter and safer way to share their important healthcare information By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian, unless they choose not to have one. If people choose not to have a My Health Record, they will be able to opt out of having one created for them during a three-month period, starting on Monday 16 July and ending on October 15 2018 My Health Record kits being distributed to Australian healthcare providers The Australian Digital Health Agency is pleased to announce nearly 20,000 My Health Record education kits are being distributed to healthcare providers and Australia Post offices across Australia. The kits will equip providers and Agency partners with information and resources to help them advise all Australians about My Health Record Mental Health webinar offered by the Australian Digital Health Agency My Health Record helps you help your patient: a Mental Health Case Study webinar Join us at Australian Healthcare Week We invite you to join the largest healthcare event in Australia for what promises to be an invaluable learning and networking experience. AAPM is proud to support Australian Healthcare Week as an exhibitor. Australians can start using their new My Health Record today. My Health Records are now available for those Australians who want one. Rural Australia - Don't Opt Out Australia’s peak body for rural and remote health is urging all country people to embrace My Health Record - an online summary of their health information. Comments are closed.