This release appeared a few days ago:
Policy & Politics | 31/01/2018 8:00:17 PM
Department of Health
Embrace My Health Record for simpler, safer care wherever you are
The Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP
Minister for Aged Care
Minister for Indigenous Health
Member for Hasluck
MEDIA RELEASE
31 January 2018
Embrace My Health Record for simpler, safer care wherever you are
Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt has called on Australians, especially senior Australians, to embrace the rollout of the My Health Record, for secure, safer, more convenient care.
Joining Australian Digital Health Agency CEO Tim Kelsey for the first community information session for older Australians on My Health Record, Minister Wyatt said the patient-centred digital system helped health professionals deliver the best care.
�My Health Record empowers Australians to take better control of their health and provides secure access to patients� health information at the point of care,� said Minister Wyatt.
�People often tell me they are tired of being asked the same questions when they go to see a health professional. This can be particularly frustrating for older Australians, who may be taking a number of medications and seeing a number of doctors.
�I also hear examples of older people being admitted to hospital and not receiving the medications they have been prescribed, because no one knew what they were supposed to be taking.�
My Health Record presents information from across the health system, through a GP uploading a shared health summary record, Medicare data, public and private pathology and radiology reports and hospital discharge summaries.
�My Health Record places the consumer at the centre, with the power to add, remove and restrict access to certain information,� Minister Wyatt said.
�So you get to decide who sees your health information, and all of your healthcare team can share the same information together.
�It gives Australians the freedom to travel anywhere in Australia, knowing they have instant access to safe and secure digital health records, including care plans.�
Retired Western Australian teacher Dot Price attended the information event and features in a new video to promote My Health Record.
�When we are traveling, My Health Record provides extra security and peace of mind for any medical situation we might find ourselves in,� Mrs Price said.
�My Health Record also provides me with the ability to upload my advanced care planning, so I know my wishes will be respected and have legal status.�
Mr Kelsey said more than five million Australians were already using My Health Record.
�The Australian Digital Health Agency is implementing the My Health Record nationally this year, delivering a system that provides universal functionality, clear and concise content and, critically, a safe and secure clinical health service for all Australians,� said Mr Kelsey.
�My Health Record will reduce the risk of medical misadventures by collecting and storing accurate medical health records.�
Minister Wyatt said the Turnbull Government would invest $374.2 million over the next two years to continue and expand the system, allowing every Australian to have a My Health Record by December 2018, unless they prefer not to.
�I am proud of the security and privacy of the system and the clear benefits to health care,� said Minister Wyatt.
�I want senior Australians in particular to benefit from this investment, especially the many mobile �grey nomads� who are enjoying our wonderful country and will be able to make the most of more connected care.�
For My Health Record information and to register, go to https://myhealthrecord.gov.au
Here is the link:
Then in all the little papers we get things like this:
Ken Wyatt promotes My Health Record in Guildford
February 1st, 2018, 08:30AM Hills Gazette
Ken Wyatt and Dot Price with the online health recording system. Picture: Supplied
RETIRED teacher Dot Price was one of more 100 senior residents to learn more about the Government�s new online health recording system.
She features in a video promoting �My Health Record� as a safer, more convenient and safer way of storing personal health information.
Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt said the patient-centred digital system helped health professionals deliver the best care.
Australian Digital Health Agency chief executive Tim Kelsey joined the Minister in Guildford yesterday at the nation�s first community information session.
Mr Wyatt said he wanted to get the message out to the more than 8000 residents aged 65 and over in the electorate of Hasluck.
�My Health Record empowers Australians to take better control of their health and provides secure access to patients� health information at the point of care,� he said.
�Local people often tell me they are tired of being asked the same questions when they go to see a health professional.
�This can be particularly frustrating for older Australians, who may be taking a number of medications and seeing a number of doctors.
�I also hear examples of older people being admitted to hospital and not receiving the medications they have been prescribed, because no one knew what they were supposed to be taking.�
More here:
and we get National MPs with this:
Mid North Coast Residents Urged to Embrace My Health Record for Simpler, Safer Care
02 Feb 18
Mid North Coast residents, especially seniors, are being encouraged to register online for My Health Record, for secure, safer health care.
Nationals Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker, said the simple system puts local patients at the forefront and can help health professionals do their job faster.
�My Health Record is particularly useful for our many so-called �grey nomads� who travel from the Mid North Coast around our nation,� Mr Hartsuyker said.
�No matter where they are, this online system gives people control over their personal health information.
�Being registered on My Health Record also gives peace of mind, that health professionals can quickly access this vital information at the point of care.�
My Health Record presents information from across the health system, through a GP uploading a shared health summary record, Medicare data, public and private pathology and radiology reports and hospital discharge summaries.
Mr Hartsuyker said My Health Record would reduce the risk of medical misadventures by collecting and storing accurate medical records.
Comprehensive operator, process, and technology controls are in place to keep My Health Record secure and protect health records from a cyber-attack.
Comprehensive operator, process, and technology controls are in place to keep My Health Record secure and protect health records from a cyber-attack.
�Individuals can also control what information is in their My Health Record, and which health care provider organisations can access the information, with an extensive range of privacy settings,� Mr Hartsuyker said.
More than five million Australians are already using My Health Record, with the Turnbull Government investing $374.2 million to further expand the system, allowing every Australian to have a My Health Record by December 2018, unless they choose to opt out.
For My Health Record information and to register, go to myhealthrecord.gov.au.
Here is the link:
Reading through the half-truths, exaggerations are just legion. This was pointed out here:
Ready or not �. here comes My Health Record!
Are you a fan of the online medical records system?
February 2, 2018
There is no shortage of grey nomads who remain deeply sceptical about the effectiveness of signing up for the Government�s highly-promoted online medical records system.
Common complaints relate to the fact that many doctors haven�t yet �bought into� the system and basically that the reality on the ground simply doesn�t live up to the hype.
The rollout continues nonetheless, and the Digital Health Agency insists that any teething troubles with �My Health Record� will be ironed out. To date, more than five million Australians have signed up to use it and, by the end of the year, every Australian will have a My Health Record unless they make a deliberate decision to �opt out�.
Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt has been out on the road this week touting the benefits of the digital system � particularly for mature-aged caravanners and motorhomers.
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In the comments we see!
� John Graham said:
I signed on to it. I find that most of my medical history is not there (or at least not visible to me) & that includes a couple of hospital stays. Unfortunately a good idea that has failed/
February 2, 2018 at 8:34 am | Reply to this Comment
- John Tustin said:
Yes John,if it is anything like my aged care.com it will be a complete stuff up�.
February 2, 2018 at 12:31 pm | Reply to this Comment
� Jenny Mays said:
we signed up in 2011 when we commenced travelling full time and have since visited many Doctors and a few hospitals all over Australia and not one was using the �My Health Record�. While I believe people have the right to accessl their own record, being able to add, remove and restrict access to certain information might not give a true picture of health issues
February 2, 2018 at 8:52 am | Reply to this Comment
� Possum said:
Have the same problem as Jenny � I�ve been in Hospitals in Darwin, Qld, NSW all in last two years � even the ones in each State cannot access each other. My Doctor said they cannot utilise because of login problems with Govt site System won�t interface with Windows Operating Systems � Great concept most probably better off putting Health Records in Penny Wong�s filing system at least everyone seems to have access to those files.
February 2, 2018 at 11:27 am | Reply to this Comment
� Rudy said:
Joined my wife and self a long time ago, had many docs visits since then nothing on our records seems like a waist of time, doctors are not keen either with the looks of it
February 2, 2018 at 1:02 pm | Reply to this Comment
� Dave said:
You ran a similar story last year and I reckon you�re going to get the same type of comments about how poorly this system works. We signed up just before we tarted our traveling 4 years ago and, like Jenny and Possum, have yet to find a medical provider (either government or private) that ha signed up for the scheme. I honestly believe the current government has major problems with technology and how it works. Just look at the NBN for example.
February 2, 2018 at 4:48 pm | Reply to this Comment
� Brendan said:
I went into hospital for an angiogram. My Health Record now has a discharge summary that says I went into hospital and to refer to the attached document for the summary. The attached document, which isn�t in My Health Record but is in my GP�s record says, I had an angiogram. The test results are in a totally different document also not in My Health Record which says I don;t have much of a problem.
My Health Record doesn�t show either of my hip replacements, my mild hypertension, elevated cholesterol or osteopena. In fact apart from Medicare billing information (which doesn�t say anything about why I saw my doctor) and some scripts (which doen�t say why I have them), it doesn�t have anything at all, apart from one useless discharge summary.
I hope I never have to rely on it when I see a doctor. Fortunately I keep a hard copy and USB summary of my overall condition if I go traveling. Much more reliable and cheaper.
It also means the government doesn�t get to have a copy. Why they want a copy, I don�t know.
February 2, 2018 at 5:09 pm | Reply to this Comment
This system is not working. Like all the previous comments the information on our health records is very limited and dated. Our Dr assures us all info is recorded and noted on our e health record. What a load of rubbish the last days entry was 2014.
It is a great concept if it worked. Lets hope the system will undergo a full review identifying the problems and then solving them.
It is a great concept if it worked. Lets hope the system will undergo a full review identifying the problems and then solving them.
February 2, 2018 at 7:28 pm | Reply to this Comment
One day,(sigh).
February 2, 2018 at 8:11 pm | Reply to this Comment
� Andrew said:
What a colossal waste of taxpayers money!
We would be far better off carrying our medical records and personal information with us on a usb stick
When you get asked the same questions, just hand over the device.
We would be far better off carrying our medical records and personal information with us on a usb stick
When you get asked the same questions, just hand over the device.
February 3, 2018 at 6:52 am | Reply to this Comment
---- End Comments as of Midday 4 February 2018. I reckon there will be more by the time you read this.
Really enough said I reckon. Right now it is a lemon.
David.
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