Dr Kerryn Phelps Puts Minister Hunt On Notice Regarding The #myHealthRecord

Dr Phelps put out this release late yesterday: My Health Record Changes Welcomed But Opt-Out Period Must Be Extended Dr Kerryn Phelps has welcomed proposed changes to My Health Record announced by the Morrison Government today but has again called for an extension of the opt-out period until the changes can be properly dealt with by the Parliament.Dr Phelps has raised significant concerns about privacy and security aspects of My Health Record, an electronic health records system into which around 17 million Australians will be automatically enrolled if they do not opt out by next Thursday.Health Minister Greg Hunt today released a raft of possible changes, following pressure from doctors and other medical professionals, as well as a Senate Inquiry into the e-health records system. “I welcome these proposed changes but it really does seem that Health Minister Greg Hunt has been dragged kicking and screaming to the table at five minutes to midnight,” Dr Phelps said.“The simple reality is... This is the initial part of the post - read more by clicking on the title of the article. David.
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