A "My Health Record" is a secure and centralized digital record that keeps key personal health information accessible to both the individual and healthcare providers. It contains important health data such as immunization history, pathology and diagnostic imaging reports, prescriptions, hospital discharge summaries, and more. This record ensures that the health information is up to date and accessible when needed, including in emergencies. You can access your My Health Record online by linking it to an account like myGov (in Australia) or equivalent digital health portals depending on your location. It allows you to control what information is stored and who can access it, and you can also see when your record has been accessed. There are specific apps available, such as the "my health" app, to view and manage your My Health Record conveniently on mobile devices. If you want to view your health record, you generally need to sign in to your health portal account linked to your digital health record system. You can update information, track child's health milestones, and manage preferences for privacy and access. In different countries, the exact system and access methods vary, but the purpose remains to provide a comprehensive, easily accessible, and secure health record to improve healthcare quality and coordination. If a specific country's system or more detailed instructions for access are needed, please specify the country or system of interest. This summary is based on information from Australian and other international digital health record platforms as of 2025.
