My Health Record in Australia is a secure digital platform designed to store and manage an individual’s health information electronically. It serves as a centralized repository for various types of health information, and the content that gets uploaded to a My Health Record can include a wide range of medical and health-related data.
Here are some of the key types of information that can be uploaded to My Health Record:
- Personal Information:
- Basic personal details, such as your name, date of birth, and contact information, are included in your My Health Record.
- Medications:
- Information about medications you are prescribed, including the medication name, dosage, and prescribing doctor, can be recorded in My Health Record.
- Medical History:
- Your medical history, including details about chronic conditions, allergies, and past illnesses or surgeries, can be included.
- Immunizations:
- Records of vaccinations and immunizations you have received are part of your My Health Record.
- Allergies and Adverse Reactions:
- Information about allergies and adverse reactions to medications or other substances is important for healthcare providers and is part of My Health Record.
- Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging Reports:
- Results of pathology tests (e.g., blood tests) and diagnostic imaging reports (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) can be uploaded.
- Hospital Discharge Summaries:
- Summaries of your hospital admissions, including diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up instructions, are typically added to My Health Record.
- Shared Health Summaries:
- A shared health summary is a document created by your general practitioner (GP) that provides a snapshot of your health status, including medications, medical history, and allergies.
- Advance Care Planning Documents:
- If you have completed advance care planning documents, such as an advance care directive or a substitute decision-maker appointment, they can be stored in My Health Record.
- Medicare Information:
- Details about your Medicare benefits, including claims and payments, may be available in My Health Record.
- Documents and Reports:
- You or your healthcare providers can upload additional documents, reports, and information that are relevant to your health and care.
- Notes and Observations:
- Healthcare providers may add clinical notes and observations related to your care, treatments, and progress.
It’s important to note that while a wide range of health information can be included in My Health Record, patients have control over what information is added and who can access it. You can choose to restrict access to specific documents or types of information if you wish. My Health Record is designed to enhance the coordination of care, improve patient safety, and support informed decision-making by healthcare providers while prioritizing patient privacy and control over their health information.