We also wish to thank all the parents, health professionals and professional and consumer organisations who assisted with the development of this personal health record. Download the child health and development record cyh. Keeping these documents in one place and maintaining is a tedious task and it is not possible to carry them around. Cumulative records student health records supreme school. It is given to the parents on or just after the birth of their child, and is used by parents to record standard health details such as height and weight as well as developmental milestones such as first words and first time walking. The personal health record phr is proposed as an innovative solution to the problems of fragmented communication and lack of interoperability among diverse electronic medical record emr systems. Personal health record booklet childrens health queensland. Personal health record red book childrens health queensland. My health record doesnt replace the clinical records that your doctor has in their medical practice, but when you see a different doctor, get a new prescription or visit a specialist, or have a period in hospital information can be added to your my health record. The red book allows you to record details of your childs health, growth, development and immunisations vaccinations. Jun 01, 2009 an overview presentation of personal health record structure, functionality and benchmarking slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Each hhs is responsible for managing requests for access to the medical records they hold. Department of education and early childhood development. The parentheld booklet is used to record your childs immunisations, developmental checks and other major health events.
How to use your personal health record my personal health record. The parents evaluation of development status peds is included in the personal health record also known as the red book provided to the parents of every newborn in queensland. You can apply in writing for a copy of your medical records to the hospital where you were treated. Tanya plibersek, the then minister for health announced the personally controlled electronic health records act 2012 pcehr the legislation was amended in late 2015 to be known as the my health records act 2012 cth patients can read in full everything that is added to their ehealth record. Book has an animal list up front to help locate specific animal information quickly. The regulation of health information privacy in australia. These schemes operate in a similar fashion to the public sector schemes by requiring organisations to conform to sets of principles about their collection, storage, access, use and disclosure of health information. You need to have a mygov account to register for a my health record online. Parents evaluation of development status childrens.
Dec 14, 2012 covers clinical records created by public sector health authorities such as hospital and health services. It contains information about early childhood development and services and can be kept as a record of your childs health, growth, development, immunisations and other milestones. Childrens health queensland hospital and health service. It records your childs health, illnesses, injuries, and growth and development, and contains valuable health. Queensland health has strict privacy policies protecting collection and access to health information. This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is given to all parents in nsw after the birth of a baby. Personal health record red book the personal health record phr is a free booklet provided to the parents of every child born in queensland. The blue book is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is given to all parents in nsw after the birth of a baby. Personal health records to improve health information. All parents of children born in nsw receive a free copy of my personal health record the blue book. Jan 06, 2017 in this sense, one important milestone is the use of the electronic health record ehr.
It has multiple layers of security and privacy, is underpinned by strong legislation and includes penalties for unauthorised access, use and disclosure of patient information. Child health information childrens health queensland. My health record central queensland, wide bay, sunshine. Brochure your health records and personal information. The paper based child health record as used by the uk national health service is popularly known as the red book. Personal health records to improve health information exchange and patient safety. The latest public health notices from childrens health queensland. A sixstep system for managing your healthcare savard md, marie on.
If the doctor has an electronic health record, the patient must still provide authorization prior to the sharing of information. The australian governments my health record is a secure online summary of your health information. If your child is old enough, consider explaining to them where you are going and why, to ease any anxiety they may have about visiting a clinic. The my health, learning and development green book is given to the parents of every newborn child in victoria. Make a list of any questions or concerns you have before your visit and bring along your childs personal health record book the red book if your baby was born in queensland, to record the assessment. Personal health record red book parents evaluation of development status. This includes if you have previously opted out or cancelled your record. If you decided to opt out of having a my health record or have since requested to have your previous record deleted, you can register for a new my health record at any time.
If your information is not located in central queensland hospital and health service, view the list of privacy contacts to get in touch with the hospital and health service where your information is located. There are also sections for you to fill in to help your health care provider better understand your child. The blue book has valuable information about a childs health and development children born outside of nsw who are living in nsw are also entitled to a free copy of the blue book. Health records and personal information queensland health. My health record enables patients and families to control the information they share and what health care providers can see in their my health record. My personal health record congratulations on the birth of your new baby this personal health record known as the blue book is an important book for you and your child. The standardised red book is to be used for all children born on or after 1st january 2010 and includes the new world health organization growth charts, which were implemented from the same date. Central queensland, wide bay, sunshine coast phn acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. The aetna personal health record should not be used as the sole source of information about the members medical history. Queensland health first connected with the my health record system in november 20. What health care providers need to know as a health care provider, you use information every day to diagnose and treat your patients. Accessing my medical records office of the information.
Apr 01, 2020 south australian child health and development record known as the blue book the blue book is a parentheld record for families to. Each hhs is made up of numerous hospitals, clinics and other facilities. Health records are collections of patient health data, and the ehr is defined as a digital repository of the health status of patients 24. You can indicate on the medicare enrolment form if you do not want one. The key benefits of the my health record system are. Portable health record allows the primary care provider to share health information about a patient with other health care professionals and. Queensland health is grateful for the financial contribution of golden casket to the production of this booklet.
Write down their names, addresses, phone numbers, and the reasons you visited them. Personal health record your personal health record red book is essential for keeping your childs records of health, growth, developmental checks and immunisations. The personal child health record red book maternal and. On page 2, write down other health care providers you have visited. Take it with you whenever you take your child to any. My health, learning and development book green book. The my health record team thinks this could now be updated to include managing their health care needs by accessing a summary of the health information online with my health record.
Child and baby health clinics queensland government. My health record northern queensland primary health network. The regulation of health information privacy in australia summary ix 9. Personally controlled electronic health record wikipedia. Through the my health record system you can access timely information about your patients such as shared health summaries, discharge summaries, prescription and dispense records, pathology reports and diagnostic imaging reports. Qld personal health record book red book the red book is an important guide and record for you and your child. Personal health record or phr is an app to save personal details and medical documents on your mobile. The personal child health record commonly referred to as the red book was standardised in 2009 and now in use across scotland. My health record is an online summary of your key health information. Clinicians can view a patients my health record via the viewer application available at all queensland health facilities and the integrated electronic medical recordiemr. Central queensland hospital and health service po box 871 rockhampton qld 4700. The blue book is another name for the personal health record.
This material was adapted from the personal health record developed by dr. Produced by the qld department of health, it is given to all parents in queensland after the birth of a baby. You control what goes into it and who is allowed to access it. Downloads health sector clinical records retention and disposal schedule qdan683 v. Every one of us has so many documents in all shapes and sizes like slips, medical records, hospital bills, insurance papers, doctor visit notes and more. If you are new to australia, a my health record will be created for you when you register for medicare. The peds is designed to pick up developmental and behavioural issues in children aged from birth up to five years. Youll find it helpful to keep the developmental milestones section of the red book up to date too.
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