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Frequently asked questions

What benefits will *Health Practitioner (HP) access to the Health Provider Portal (HPP) provide?

When did Queensland HPs gain access to the HPP?

In June 2017 Queensland GPs were able to register for secure online access to their patients' Queensland Health records. From February 2020 new cohorts such as specialists, nurses, midwives, paramedics, pharmacists (Feb 2022) and Optometrists (Nov 2023) have been eligible for HPP access.

How can a patient ‘opt-out’ from having their health information available to Queensland HPs using the HPP?

What type of information will be available to Queensland HPs through the HPP?

How will Queensland Health ensure a HPs appropriate use of the HPP?

How will Queensland Health inform patients that their healthcare information is available to be viewed securely online by their treating Queensland HPs?

What is the process for a patient to allow their treating HP to access their healthcare information through the HPP having previously opted out?

Will a patient’s healthcare information still be visible to Queensland Health clinicians if the patient opts out?

Will patient mental health information be displayed in the HPP?

What if a patient does not have the capacity to opt-out?

Are there auditing processes in place for HPs in accessing and sharing information inappropriately?

Does opt-out mean that the patient has withdrawn consent for any information to be sent to their HP?

Eligible *Health Practitioners can include;

  • General Practitioners
  • Specialists
  • Nurses
  • Midwives
  • Paramedics
  • Pharmacists
  • Optometrists

Last updated: 1 December 2023