Should I have a My Health Record?

There has been a lot of controversy in the media recently about My Health Record. Concerns have been raised about privacy, but little of the discussion has focussed on the benefits, and how these privacy concerns are being addressed. At Growlife Medical, we believe in a team approach to your health, and in being leaders at educating the next generation of GPs. We were impressed recently when University of Queensland medical student placed at Growlife, Lucy Wang, created the attached explanation of the My Health Record. Take a look if you want to understand more about the My Health Record

At Growlife Medical we are committed to your privacy, and ensure this is part of every conversation where it is relevant. Importantly, the My Health Record provides many possibilities to improve health safety by better transferring information between clinicians involved in your care.

For example, should you have significant allergies, medical history or medication, and (touch wood) end up unconscious in emergency due to an accident or illness, having a My Health Record means that the Emergency Physicians treating you can safely navigate your treatment with access to vital information.

We believe that for most people, the benefits far outweigh the risks, and encourage you to speak to your GP at Oxley, Highgate Hill or Sherwood in order to create a health summary in you My Health Record.