In a world where everything has gone digital, including grocery shopping and banking, it makes sense that our healthcare system will follow suit. MyHR, also called My Health Record, is a key component of Australia’s digital health evolution, and it’s likely that anyone living in Queensland or anyplace else in Australia has heard of it.
However, what is Qld Health’s MyHR, how does it operate, and—above all—why is it important?
Let’s get started.
What Is MyHR?
MyHR (My Health Record) is a secure, digital summary of your health information. Managed by the Australian Digital Health Agency, it’s available to all Australians and is used by healthcare providers—including Queensland Health—to improve coordination and patient care.
Think of it like a personal health dashboard. It can include:
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Your medical history
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Medications and allergies
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Immunisations
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Pathology and diagnostic imaging results
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Hospital discharge summaries
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Advance care directives (if added)
If you’ve received care in a Queensland Health facility, your information may be uploaded to your MyHR, provided you haven’t opted out or restricted access.
Why Qld Health Supports MyHR
Queensland Health is embracing MyHR as part of a broader push toward smarter, connected healthcare. It allows clinicians to get a more complete picture of your health history, which leads to:
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Fewer duplicated tests
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Faster, safer decisions
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Better continuity of care between GPs, hospitals, specialists, and allied health providers
Imagine arriving at an emergency department unconscious—your digital health record could literally be life-saving.
Benefits for Queensland Residents
For people living in Queensland, MyHR means:
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Simplified access to your own health information
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Peace of mind when seeing new doctors or specialists
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Better coordination between private and public healthcare systems
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No need to remember every prescription, test, or treatment
It’s especially helpful for those managing chronic conditions, children’s health, or aged care.
Is My Health Record Safe?
Security and privacy are top priorities. MyHR is protected by law under the My Health Records Act 2012 and uses strong encryption, secure logins, and audit trails to monitor access.
You control who sees your information. You can:
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Set access restrictions for specific documents
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Remove information you don’t want shared
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Receive notifications about who’s viewed your record
How to Access Your MyHR
Accessing your MyHR is easy and can be done through myGov:
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Log in to myGov
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Link your My Health Record
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View or manage your record anytime, from anywhere
You can also use it through mobile apps that are connected to MyHR, making it even more convenient.
Final Thoughts: Why You Should Use MyHR with Qld Health
In a state as big and diverse as Queensland, having a connected, digital health system just makes sense. Whether you’re in Brisbane, Cairns, or a remote community, Qld Health’s integration with MyHR means better care, fewer gaps, and less paperwork.
And best of all—it’s free, secure, and built for you.
So if you haven’t already, log in, take a look, and take control of your health story.