The Health Bureau announced today that the "Cross-boundary Health Record" and "Personal Folder" functions in the eHealth mobile application (eHealth App) will be extended to two dental institutions in Shenzhen under the Elderly Health Care Voucher Greater Bay Area Pilot Scheme as from December 19.

The two dental institutions are Shenzhen C.K.J Stomatological Hospital (CKJSH) and Dental Bauhinia Specialty Service Center (Shenzhen)/Dental Bauhinia General Care Center (Shenzhen).

With the extension, the two functions will fully cover all medical institutions providing integrated services and dental services under the pilot scheme to enhance the continuity of medical care for Hong Kong citizens by facilitating the secure and convenient use of their electronic health records (eHRs) across the boundary.

Starting from December 19, eligible seniors planning to use Elderly Health Care Vouchers to seek medical consultations at these two dental institutions can apply for their eHRs deposited in eHealth over the past three years through the "Cross-boundary Health Record" function in advance.

Upon verification of the senior's authorisation, a "File QR Code" and "Password QR Code" will be sent to him/her via the eHealth App. Healthcare professionals can access and browse the relevant eHRs by scanning the two QR codes presented by the elderly person at the time of consultation at relevant dental institutions to assist in diagnoses and treatment.

The verification of applications and preparation for eHRs take no more than 24 hours. Seniors should submit applications one day prior to the consultations at the relevant dental institutions to ensure their eHRs are ready for use at the time of the consultations.

Additionally, they can deposit medical-related records obtained during consultations in medical institutions outside Hong Kong into their eHealth personal accounts through the "Personal Folder" to facilitate storage and use of personal medical-related records obtained in and outside Hong Kong, including access by authorised healthcare providers in the city through eHealth during follow-up consultations.

The bureau has set up support stations at the Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital and CKJSH to assist Hong Kong citizens in understanding how to use the relevant functions.

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