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My Health Record
OK good folk of the forum, what do you think?
As people with a complex health issue, with multiple specialists, this is something that directly impacts us, and could benefit us greatly (memory issues anyone?!).
However there's privacy issues (any government department can access it without your knowledge), identity theft, insurance denial, employment issues etc.
I just asked my GP about it today and she is officially undecided. She said get back to me on that one, the practice is having a meeting about it tomorrow!
To opt out or not, that is the question. Would love to hear your thoughts.
As people with a complex health issue, with multiple specialists, this is something that directly impacts us, and could benefit us greatly (memory issues anyone?!).
However there's privacy issues (any government department can access it without your knowledge), identity theft, insurance denial, employment issues etc.
I just asked my GP about it today and she is officially undecided. She said get back to me on that one, the practice is having a meeting about it tomorrow!
To opt out or not, that is the question. Would love to hear your thoughts.
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- As today is the deadline for this, I backflipped. I was in, now I am out. The creepy cardiologist that I saw changed my mind.
- Yep you have to opt out or you are automatically in. Ridiculous.
- The record showed he had opted me in on a given date! I was not keen on going on-line as I am not very computer savvy (just learning) but rang them and I am now out.
- Everyone is 'in' unless you 'opt out'.
As I understand it - your GP can't make the decision on your behalf.
Personally, I don't trust the Govt as being smarter than the hackers.
You should be able go online & use your centrelink/whatever log in to change that. - Yes, he made the decision himself and no doubt recorded a different conversation (as per comments from someone else earlier on this post re medicos comments). I no longer see him anyway.
- I didn't think that anyone could opt you in other than yourself and a guardian - unless you're very taken with the GP it sounds as if feedback is warranted
- As the new opt-out timeline is fast approaching I decided to make the call for more information and was informed that a GP had opted me in ! At that appointment I clearly said NO but he did it anyway - what the ??? So, ladies, you may have a record without even knowing. Worth checking.
During the discussion the operator acknowledged that anyone working in the health industry can access your record. I am sorry but the bimbo at the local GP office does not need to know every detail of me (obviously she can see what is in the records of that particular practice).
I was given nothing whatsoever to make me feel the system is secure. If you do not wish to work on-line, the help line of 1800 723 471 is open 24/7.
I have opted out and will opt in over time if I feel the system is working FOR me. Anne - Hubby & I are OUT!
- That may be the deal breaker!
