About My Health Record
My Health Record is the national digital health record system. Learn how to share your information with doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers.
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Privacy statement
The Healthdirect Australia's privacy statement refers to the privacy obligations concerning the collection, use, disclosure and storage of personal information.
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Planning for the future with younger onset dementia
Information about planning for the future with younger onset dementia, including how to manage financial, legal and medical affairs.
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Diagnosis of depression
Depression (also known as major depression, or clinical depression) is a medical condition where people experience long and intense periods of low mood which affects their ability to function.
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Thinking about your death can make life easier
Australians are being urged to plan for when they need medical help but can't speak for themselves. 'Advance care planning' ensures your values and wishes are respected in life or death situations.
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
To find out how well your heart is working, your doctor may ask you to have an electrocardiogram (ECG). Learn more about it and why you may need an ECG.
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5 convenient truths about the flu and the flu vaccine
You can't go on social media or walk into a workplace tea room without hearing flu myths and misconceptions. Here are 5 things that are true about the flu and the flu vaccine.
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Lupus diagnosis
Trusted information about lupus diagnosis.
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Rural and remote health
Many organisations, along with the Australian Government, have developed support programs for people living in rural and remote areas.
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Home medicines review
Not managing your own or someone else’s medicines correctly can have serious consequences. A free home medicines review (HMR) by a pharmacist can help.
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