Using My Health Record data for research could save lives, but we must ensure it's ethical
- Written by David Hunter, Associate Professor of Medical Ethics, Flinders University
Big data research could improve medical outcomes and reduce the waste of resources.Shutterstock
There has been considerable debate about the merits and risks of the My Health Record (MHR) scheme – ranging from the deep inefficiencies in the current system, to privacy issues and control of data.
There has been less discussion of some...