The other issue raised by the committee is the need and rationale for a broadening of access to health records by health care workers outside the hospital. In the committee's comments it says, "it seemed inconsistent that this bill strengthen the right of patients to refuse treatment, while removing their ability to refuse the disclosure of their health records." Again, just for the record, has this been looked at or have you any comments on this observation made by the committee?
Fred Koe on Bill 12: An Act To Amend The Mental Health Act, Introductory Remarks
In the Legislative Assembly on March 8th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Bill 12: An Act To Amend The Mental Health Act, Introductory Remarks
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 8th, 1993
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Fred Koe Inuvik
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