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In or Out? My Health Records

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A newly introduced e-health system My Health Records, designed to give doctors easier access to their patients' medical records, has caused a controversy. From this week, every Australian has been automatically signed up to the system unless they actively choose to opt out. Privacy experts warns of the danger of security breach while rural doctors say it will save lives. Stay in or opt out?


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A newly introduced e-health system My Health Records, designed to give doctors easier access to their patients' medical records, has caused a controversy. From this week, every Australian has been automatically signed up to the system unless they actively choose to opt out. Privacy experts warns of the danger of security breach while rural doctors say it will save lives. Stay in or opt out?


 

 


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