The Abbott Government is redesigning Australia’s personal health record, renamed myHealth Record, in an effort to improve the national electronic medical records system. The upgraded system will have an opt-out function so patients will be automatically enrolled, and will feature more user-friendly interfaces. The new system aims to ensure that all doctors, nurses, and pharmacists across the country have instant access to the information they need to treat patients effectively. A fully functioning national e-health system could save taxpayers around $2.5 billion per year by reducing inefficiencies in care, according to the government.
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