Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I listened, with interest, to the Member's statement yesterday and I understand the concern that he's expressed, particularly if there was some thought that a patient's personal information could be included in a prognosis. Our policy allows the employer to get a prognosis from a doctor to get an indication of when an employee might be able to come back to work and whether or not they're going to be able to resume work without some limitations. So quite clearly, under the policy of sick leave, Human Resources, or part of the human resource manual that deals with sick leave, the policy clearly says that it's a statement from a medical practitioner which outlines the long or short-term impact of the employee's medical condition on the employee's ability to carry out all or some duties. The medical prognosis does not provide detailed information respecting the condition, but provides information respecting the employee's medically endorsed precautions and capabilities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 50-15(6): Prognosis For GNWT Medical Leave Requests
In the Legislative Assembly on May 10th, 2007. See this statement in context.
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Question 50-15(6): Prognosis For GNWT Medical Leave Requests
Item 8: Oral Questions
May 9th, 2007
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