My Health Record: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to access your vaccination records and lab results through New Zealand's digital health system.
My Health Record is a digital system that allows you to view your personal medical information online through a secure patient portal.
Who it's for
This service is available to all enrolled patients. To be eligible to use this digital health tool, you must be a registered patient within the healthcare system.
What you get
The main benefit of this service is the ability to view your own medical data digitally. Through the portal, you can access your vaccination records to see which immunisations you have received. You can also view your lab results, which provides you with direct insight into your recent medical tests and health data.
What it costs you
Using this service is free. There are no subscription fees or individual charges to access your digital records. However, it does require a bit of time to set up, as you must first be registered with a General Practitioner (GP) to ensure your medical data is linked to your identity.
The catch to know
The most important thing to keep in mind is that data synchronization is not always instant. Not all GP clinics sync their data in real-time with the national system. This means there might be a delay between when a doctor performs a test or records a vaccination and when that information actually appears in your digital record.
How to apply
- Confirm that you are currently an enrolled patient with a GP.
- Speak with your GP clinic to ensure your records are set up for digital access.
- Log in to the official health portal to view your information.