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Category Archives: MHR
Dealing with a query about access to the My Health Record System
A week ago I wrote a blogpost about the rights and responsibilities of GPs who decide to use the MHR system. In the blog I alluded to the challenge of getting straight answers from the various leading figures and/or entities. … Continue reading
So Doctor, do you know what your duties and responsibilities are when using the My Health Record System?
Much have been said in the media about the impact on privacy and security of personal health records for anyone who had signed up or, in the near future, are being automatically signed up for a My Health Record. My … Continue reading
Posted in Medical ethics, Medical IT, MHR, PCEHR, Uncategorized
Tagged MHR, Opt-out, security
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Secondary use of My Health Record data
Given the obvious concerns by Industry Stakeholders and the Public about nefarious use of the huge amount of data contained within the MHR (My Heath Record) system the Australian Government has wisely engaged a Consultant group to develop a framework … Continue reading
So how safe is my data ?
Yet another scare campaign – or legitimate concerns?One has to wonder if these Health Department spokespeople have actually looked at their own product? If your IT System is configured correctly all you need is their name, dob and Medicare number and … Continue reading
Using the My Health Record AND staying out of Court
Longtime readers of my Blog would know that I have written & shared others’ writings about the Australian Government’s My Heath Record on many occasions. 2013 – I wrote about the complexity of the issues and why we had configured … Continue reading
Posted in Medical Admin, Medical ethics, Medical IT, MHR, PCEHR
Tagged medicolegal, MyHR, security
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Using your Smartphone in a healthy way
Longtime readers of my blog would know that I have a passion for Medical IT and am keen to use it (within the legal constraints of patient security and privacy) Most patients are aware of all the various fitness wearables that … Continue reading
Saving time for Doctors & Patients
The headline seemed so promising “The federal government is proposing to automate the prescription approval process to help save time for doctors and patients” Finally – they are understanding our worries and stress. Or so it would seem Currently the … Continue reading
Posted in Medical Admin, Medical IT, MHR, PCEHR
Tagged Bureaucrats, Medical IT, MHR, Prescriptions
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