4. Personal health information 2006 Privacy Commission survey 78% concerned about confidentiality of medical records Second only to security of personal records on the interne t
Health information need increases as use of medical services increases Boomers are reaching the age where health concerns are kicking in Older people generally more motivated and often better informed – it matters more! Sources of information and information gathering techniques differ – younger people more skilled at use of the internet Disability is also a factor and often increases with increasing age. Disability increases the need for health information but is often associated with dissatisfaction with information available
Demand for health information is insatiable – huge industry in convincing people that books. Videos, drugs, potions and food will help you live longer with a better quality of life Health professional used to be the prime/sole trusted provider
Primary Health Care Strategy: Key Directions for the Information Environment identified the importance of stakeholder and community involvement Safe sharing of health information is a critical enabler of a more integrated model of health care with a person-centred, provider friendly health information environment Minister of Health provided with proposals for different approaches to a nationwide stakeholder and community engagement exercise. The Minister asked that the HISAC Consumer Forum provide him with options at minimal cost A group decision process facilitated by Dr Richard Norman at Victoria University which supported a self-selected sub-group of 12 people to develop their proposal This was then shared with the other members of the consumer forum and comments were taken on board prior to finalising the paper