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Data shows that most Australians have a My Health Record, but only a minority have ever viewed their own record.

What does this most likely indicate about the success of digital health in connecting health information?

The system has achieved wide coverage, but patient engagement remains limited.
Digital health has failed, as the records are not being used by healthcare providers.
Most Australians have opted out of My Health Record due to privacy concerns.
Patients must view their records before information can be shared between providers.

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A is correct. Most Australians have a record, which shows strong coverage. The small proportion who view their own record shows that individual engagement lags behind that coverage.

Other options:

B is incorrect. The data describes patients viewing their own records, not provider use. Healthcare providers access records independently of whether patients view them.
C is incorrect. The data states that most Australians have a record, which contradicts widespread opt-out.
D is incorrect. Healthcare providers can access and share information without the patient first viewing their record.