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The My Health Record debate: ethical and cultural issues.

Authors :
Komesaroff, Paul A.
Kerridge, Ian
Source :
Internal Medicine Journal. Nov2018, Vol. 48 Issue 11, p1291-1293. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article focuses on a debate on universal electronic health record system called the ‘My Health Record', discussing its creation of records automatically for the individual citizens of Australia. It reports that the main motive behind the creation of My Health Record for the improvement of coordination of care, preventing duplication of services and investigations and helping avoid drug errors. The health record system benefits various sectors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14440903
Volume :
48
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Internal Medicine Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
132783834
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.14097