Faster access to more health data on My Health Record will benefit Australians living with diabetes.
The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has announced that most pathology and diagnostic imaging reports will now be available for consumers to view as soon as they are uploaded on My Health Record.
The change is part of a series of measures by the Federal Government designed to speed up access to health records and create a more connected health system.
The Australian Digital Health Agency says the changes will enable consumers to take a more active role in their care. For those managing chronic conditions, having immediate access to test results provides reassurance, supports self-management, and reduces unnecessary follow-up appointments.
Diabetes Australia Group CEO Justine Cain said access to more information means better health outcomes for Australians living with diabetes.
“Providing individuals with faster access to their pathology reports is another important step towards a more integrated healthcare system,” Ms Cain said.
“People living with chronic conditions like diabetes are often supported by multiple health professionals. This change will support the timely sharing of information within those groups, improving communication and overall care.
“It’s so important for pathology reports to be discussed with a health professional so that an individual gets the whole picture of what the results are showing. We hope that this change will help to facilitate those discussions,” she said.
The seven day waiting period for anatomical pathology, cytopathology and genetic testing has also been reduced to just five days.
From February 2026 x-ray reports for limbs will be available for immediate download and CT scans, mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI and PET scans will be uploaded after five days instead of seven.
For more information about My Health Record changes visit: www.digitalhealth.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/my-health-record.
What is My Health Record?
My Health Record is a safe and secure place to keep your key health information, available to you and your healthcare providers anytime, including in an emergency. You can manage important information, control who has access to it, and see what has been accessed. You can access your record through the website or my health app.
About Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia is the national organisation supporting all people living with or at risk of diabetes. We put people first. We work in collaboration with member organisations, consumers, health professionals, state-based organisations, researchers and the community.
For more information visit: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
