My Health Record now available for nine out of ten of your patients

Following the conclusion of the opt-out period, records are now available with nine out of ten patients now having a record, according to the Australian Digital Health Agency.

Helpful information is available on the My Health Record website to assist people to access and use their My Health Record for the first time including setting extra privacy controls and personal preferences.

For healthcare professionals, access to clinical documents via My Health Record supports continuity of care, giving a more detailed picture with which to make decisions, diagnose and provide treatment.

For more information on creating, accessing or using My Health Record visit www.myhealthrecord.gov.au.