Synopsis

The issue of implementing a system for e-health records has again hit the headlines with the Australian Capital Territory Health Minister, Katy Gallagher,announcing a $90.2 million investment in e-health. A central component of the health investment involves the development of a “Personal Electronic Health Records” (PEHR) system, with Ms Gallagher stating that “Personal Electronic Health Records will ensure that accurate and trusted personal health information is made available to the right person, at the right time to enable informed care and treatment decisions, which is better for patients and consumers, as well as health professionals and providers.”

However, exactly what this means for health care consumers in the ACT and throughout Australia is not entirely clear at this point in time. Despite the many potential benefits in a PEHR system, it is largely still untested and many questions remain in relation to the implementation, benefits, cost and privacy aspects of e-health records.

An article by lawyer Guy Donovan from Holding Redlich.

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