COVER STORY Doctor-patient privilege dies with My Health Record*

 
The Federal Government’s My Health Record is not fit for purpose, according to many health professionals, and raises serious concerns over patient privacy.



By October 15 this year, every Australian will have a My Health Record, unless they opt out before-hand. According to myhealthrecord.gov.au, over 5.9 million Australians already have a My Health Record (MHR).
The MHR scheme’s apparent benefit is that a person’s medical record will…

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