You can add or update your information on your My Health Record at any time.
Glossary of terms
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personal health summary
A document created by the individual that includes medications, allergies and adverse reactions. This document of the My Health Record is accessible by healthcare providers (unlike the personal health notes).
Note: this was previously referred to as consumer entered health summary -
personal health notes
Personal notes added by a consumer to their My Health Record. This can be considered their private health diary and is not visible to healthcare providers.
Note: this is a ‘healthcare recipient-only note’ as referred to in the My Health Records Act.
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myGov
A secure myGov account gives individuals access to a range of Australian Government services.