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Controversy as change comes to My Health Record

The Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt.

The Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt. Source: AAP

My Health Record is designed to give doctors easier access to patients’ medical information, but there are fears around the security of people's personal information.


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By Virginia Langeberg

Presented by Jin Sun Lane

Source: SBS




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My Health Record is designed to give doctors easier access to patients’ medical information, but there are fears around the security of people's personal information.


Critics warn it could put your most sensitive information in the wrong hands.

Advocates say it will save lives, particularly those of people living in rural and remote areas.

Beginning now (Monday), everyone is automatically signed up to a system known as My Health Record, but there is a three-month window to opt out, or have your records removed, from the electronic database.


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