Editor's Review
my health is your go-to app for securely accessing and managing your health information! 📱 It allows you to view key health data that you, your healthcare providers, or representatives have uploaded to My Health Record. It’s designed to be fast, easy, and secure, giving you access and control right from your smartphone. 🫴
To get started with my health, you’ll need a myGov account linked to My Health Record. Don't forget that you should log into your My Health Record at least once! Visit this link for a simple 3-step guide to set up your record online. 🔗
Once set up, my health provides easy access to essential health information, including: 📝
- Medicine Information History: Keep track of your medications. 💊
- Pathology Results: View pathology results, including COVID-19 tests. 🔬
- Vaccination History: Access proof of vaccination and upcoming immunisations. 💉
- Allergy and Reactions: Stay informed about allergies and reactions. 🤧
- Hospital Discharge Summaries: Review summaries from hospital stays. 🏥
- Advance Care Planning Documents: Access your advance care plans. ✍️
- Find a Health Service: Locate nearby health services. 📍
- Book a Health Service: Schedule appointments where available. 📅
- Link to healthdirect Australia: Use the symptom checker and medicines information. ℹ️
More features will be rolled out over time! 🚀 Help improve the app by rating it and leaving a review on the App Stores. Your feedback is invaluable, and you can also send your thoughts and suggestions via email to help@digitalhealth.gov.au. 📧
Features
View medicine information history
Access pathology and COVID-19 test results
Check vaccination history and upcoming immunisations
See allergy and reactions information
Read hospital discharge summaries
Access advance care planning documents
Find and book health services
Link to healthdirect symptom checker
Pros
Secure access to your health information
Conveniently view records on your mobile device
Easy sharing of health information with providers
Cons
Requires a myGov account linked to My Health Record
Needs prior login to My Health Record via website