Health NZ Welcomes End of Privacy Commissioner Inquiry into Patient Information
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Health New Zealand has welcomed the conclusion of an inquiry by the Privacy Commissioner. The inquiry looked at how the health agency shares patient information with Manage My Health, a online patient portal that many New Zealanders use to view their medical records and manage their appointments.
Earlier this year, Health NZ stopped providing any patient information to Manage My Health. Since then, the agency has shared information only with general practitioners (GPs) and with patients directly. This change was made while the inquiry was taking place, so the health agency has said that it now uses a different way to send information to those who need it.
Health NZ has said that it welcomes the end of the inquiry because it gives clarity on the matter. The organisation is continuing to work with GPs and patients to make sure they can access the information they need. The full findings of the Privacy Commissioner are not described in the report.
The Privacy Commissioner's inquiry shows how important it is to protect personal health information in New Zealand. Patients and doctors will be watching closely to see how these arrangements work in the coming months.
Sources: New Zealand Doctor
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