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What is My Health Record and how can you use it?

A guide to My Health Record, an online summary of your key health information.
Who is it for?
People with intellectual disability
What is it about?
Looking after your health information, Ways to get better health care
Who made it?
Australian Digital Health Agency, Council for Intellectual Disability, Inclusion Australia
When was it made?
It was created
3 years ago
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It was shared here .
Formats available:
Includes pictures
Why do we trust it?

Because it was made with people with intellectual disability.

Learn more about why we trust it and how to check other information.

This guide says that My Health Record is a safe and secure online summary of your health information. 

My Health Record can have information about your:

  • medical conditions
  • vaccinations
  • allergies
  • test results and health checks
  • health appointments.

The guide says that you can control who can look at your information. You can keep some information private. 

You can get help using and managing the information in My Health Record. 

We trust this resource

We trust this resource because it is:

  • Made with people with intellectual disability
  • Made to help, not for profit
  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic
  • Made in Australia

We've checked this resource, and you can follow our guide to know if health information is true and right for you.

This resource was made by

Australian Digital Health Agency

The Australian Digital Health Agency aims for a healthier future for all Australians through connected health care. The Agency is made by the Australian Government. 

Council for Intellectual Disability

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A disability rights organisation led by people with intellectual disability.

Inclusion Australia

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Inclusion Australia is the national voice of people with intellectual disability and their families.