Connecting Australia to a healthier future

Electronic prescriptions are a convenient alternative to paper prescriptions. During your consultation your doctor will send your electronic prescription to you as an SMS or an email. So you can focus on your health, not your filing.

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Whether it’s because of COVID-19, a pounding headache or anxiety, sometimes you just can't leave the house. Thankfully, you can now chat to many healthcare providers from the comfort of your couch. To have a telehealth consultation, all you need to do is make a phone or video call. 

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Your record is a secure place to store your important health information. You decide what to add to your record and who can access it – putting you in control. Best of all, your record is available wherever you go, whenever you need it. Want to access your record now? You sure can.

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Picture this. It’s the middle of the night and your newborn has woken up with a fever. What was she allergic to again? Between insomnia, stress and adrenaline, it may be easy to forget. Fortunately, with My Health Record your important health information is securely stored in one place. You can add vital health information that your doctor can find whenever they need it - even at three in the morning. 

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Better use of data and technology is helping people live healthier lives, with greater control and better access to important health information. Digital health is about connecting you to better healthcare and Australia to a healthier future.

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Technology can help you get the healthcare you need, on your terms. For example, you can chat to a doctor over the phone with a telehealth consultation. You can get a prescription sent as an SMS or email. And you can store your vital health information online for access anywhere, any time.

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