The document discusses the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) System in Australia, which aims to improve healthcare by introducing a national electronic health records system. Some key points include: - The system will allow improved information sharing to provide higher quality and safer care. - Early foundations have been delivered through clinical terminology standards and secure messaging capabilities. - The PCEHR system will launch in July 2012, allowing individuals to register and add health information to their personal electronic record. - Successful implementation depends on factors like delivery of technical requirements, adoption by consumers and clinicians, and alignment with broader healthcare reforms.