‘My Health Passport’ is a booklet designed to help individuals manage their health information and improve communication between them and their healthcare providers. In New Zealand, ‘My Health Passport’ is a free service that is available to anyone who wants to use it.
The primary purpose of ‘My Health Passport’ is to provide a summary of a person's health information, which can be helpful in emergency situations or when they are receiving care from a health and disability service.
‘My Health Passport’ can be particularly useful for individuals who have complex medical needs, are undergoing treatment for a chronic condition, or who are on multiple medications. It has not been developed to help doctors diagnose or monitor patients, and is not a substitute for a patient’s medical records.
The passport is a small booklet that includes key information such as the person's name, date of birth, emergency contact details, and any medical conditions, allergies, medications, or other important health information that may be relevant to their care.
You can download a free copy of the ‘My Health Passport’ booklet on the Health & Disability Commissioner (HDC) website. Individual users of health or disability services can also get a printed copy sent to them for free - contact HDC.
Service providers can order a ‘My Health Passport’ booklet from the HDC online shop – although there is a cost for this.
Updated: 13 Jul 2023