World Health Day on Friday, 7 April, was a timely reminder of the importance of access to quality healthcare for all.
In Australia, one way we can achieve this goal is through the use of My Health Record, the electronic health record system which allows healthcare providers to access and share patients’ health information.
One of the key benefits of My Health Record is it allows for the recording of prescription information.
This information is important for ensuring patients receive the right medication at the right time, and there is no duplication or contraindication in medication.
By having access to this information, healthcare providers can work together to provide the best care for their patients.
By recording prescription information in My Health Record, GPs can help to ensure their patients receive the best possible care.
Here are some of the benefits of using My Health Record to record prescription information:
- Easy Access to Prescription Information: With My Health Record, prescription information is stored in one place, making it easy for healthcare providers to access and share this information. This means, if a patient sees another healthcare provider, such as a specialist or pharmacist, they can access their prescription information easily.
- Improved medication management: By having access to prescription information, healthcare providers can ensure patients are not prescribed medications which may interact with other medications. This can improve patient safety and reduce the risk of medication-related errors.
- Improved communication between providers: By sharing prescription information through My Health Record, healthcare providers can communicate more effectively and ensure patients receive coordinated care leading to better health outcomes for patients.
Improving the way people engage with their health information by making it easily accessible and simple to see, store and share documents right at their fingertips can help facilitate greater engagement and clarity throughout the entirety of their health and wellness journey.
Learn more about My Health at www.digitalhealth.gov.au/myhealth
Download the app from iOS and Android app stores by searching for “my health gov”.