The Australian government will soon be giving all individuals that hold a Medicare card or Veterans affairs card a My Health Record by the end of 2018.
The My Health Record provides a summary of your medical history for your Doctors and specialists to access should they need to. It includes key information like allergies, medications, tests and scans, as well as emergency contact details.
If you would like a My Health Record set up for you, you don’t need to do anything. Should you not wish to have a My Health Record created, there will be a 3 mth opt out period commencing 16th July until the 15th October.
To opt out of receiving one automatically, please visit https://www.myhealthrecord.gov.au/for-you-your-family/howtos/opt-out
For more information on what My health Record is about please visit https://www.myhealthrecord.gov.au/sites/g/files/net4206/f/all_you_need_to_know_brochure_tri_fold_dl_2017_v3_.pdf?v=1522992369
