The Single Digital Patient Record will transform how people experience and deliver healthcare across NSW. It will do this by providing a full picture of a patient’s story in one place, regardless of where individuals and families go to seek care within NSW Health services.
All clinicians need the right information, at the right time, so they can provide the best care possible, especially in emergencies.
Right now, a person’s health journey, including hospital visits, stays, treatment, past and recent care, might be split across different hospitals or clinics. The Single Digital Patient Record will bring it all together into one secure digital record. So, no matter which NSW Health service is visited, the healthcare team will have access to the right information when it is needed most.
To do this, electronic medical records where nurses and doctors note care, treatment and health history, will be linked to any test results as well as general patient information.
This will create a Single Digital Patient Record for NSW.
NSW Health currently uses multiple systems to manage patient records. This means patients often have to repeat themselves when visiting health services and staff don’t always have the full picture.
Technology has advanced in recent years, and we are now able to do this better.
The Single Digital Patient Record will:
This is one of the biggest healthcare changes in Australia and it builds on the great work already done by NSW Health.
The Single Digital Patient Record means:
Some of the potential functions patients may be able to access via MyChart include upcoming appointments, medications, a range of results as well as discharge and care plans.
This online portal will be piloted across the phased rollout of the Single Digital Patient Record to ensure it meets strict key NSW Health safety, privacy, legal, policy and operational requirements.
More details on what will be available following the completion of a MyChart pilot in March 2026.
The rollout of the Single Digital Patient Record will occur in 5 stages. The first go-live includes Hunter New England Local Health District, Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network and NSW Health Pathology (Hunter New England sites) in March 2026. The Single Digital Patient Record will be operational across all NSW Health local health districts and specialty health networks by the end of 2028.
NSW Health understands how important it is to keep your health information safe and secure.
The Single Digital Patient Record will meet strict government standards for data protection — just like it does now. Only authorised NSW Health staff involved in your care will be able to access your record. You can feel confident knowing your privacy is protected every step of the way.
Learn more about patient privacy.
Anja’s son Joseph lives with complex heart disease and often travels to Sydney for care.
Before the Single Digital Patient Record, Anja carried printed test results and letters to each appointment.
With one connected record through the Single Digital Patient Record, clinicians across Dubbo and Sydney will have access to the same up-to-date information. Anja can focus on being a mum, not a medical courier.
Learn more about how we’re delivering the Single Digital Patient Record, including engaging with patients, carers and other key partners.
