From 11 May 2020 Austin Health are expanding the use of My Health Record (MHR) to include pathology and diagnostic imaging results for emergency department and inpatients only. The Austin previously only uploaded discharge summaries.
Important information to note:
- Patients will be able to access their pathology results in MHR 14 days after they’ve had their tests at Austin Health, GPs will be able to see the results in 7 days.
- They’ll also be able to access their diagnostic imaging results in MHR 21 days after they’ve had their tests at Austin Health. GP’s will be able to see the results in 14 days.
- Only final results will be posted to MHR no interim results.
- Austin Health will always ask patients for their consent to have their information uploaded to their MHR on every visit.
You can find further resources about the use of MHR from the My Health Record Website.
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Disclaimer: This article was provided by Austin Health. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network does not warrant or represent the accuracy, currency and completeness of any information or material included within.
