On 8 August, the Australian Digital Health Agency launched a new My Health Record Mental Health Toolkit.
The My Health Record Mental Health Toolkit was developed to ensure healthcare providers are equipped to assist their patients with clear and specific information to make an informed decision about the benefits of using My Health Record.
The toolkit addresses how to reap the benefits of the system, and how to manage patient information securely, sensitively and privately.
It also provides guidance on:
A provider’s obligations regarding privacy, security and consent when using the My Health Record system.
How clinicians can register to the My Health Record system, including the registration process for providers, clinicians and responsible officers.
Talking to patients about the benefits of the system and risks associated with not uploading information.
How individuals can view, amend and upload information to their My Health Record and add privacy settings to further secure their information.