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A consent referred to in subsection (1) can be provided orally.
A consent referred to in subsection (1) can be provided orally.
False
A disclosure of health information can be carried out without adhering to the terms of the consent.
A disclosure of health information can be carried out without adhering to the terms of the consent.
False
A custodian may disclose individually identifying diagnostic, treatment and care information without the consent of the individual who is the subject of the information to any person.
A custodian may disclose individually identifying diagnostic, treatment and care information without the consent of the individual who is the subject of the information to any person.
False
A revocation of a consent must be provided verbally.
A revocation of a consent must be provided verbally.
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A consent or revocation of a consent that is provided electronically is valid regardless of whether it complies with the requirements set out in the regulations.
A consent or revocation of a consent that is provided electronically is valid regardless of whether it complies with the requirements set out in the regulations.
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A custodian may disclose health information without adhering to this Act.
A custodian may disclose health information without adhering to this Act.
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A custodian may disclose non-identifying health information to any person without any restrictions.
A custodian may disclose non-identifying health information to any person without any restrictions.
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A custodian may disclose individually identifying health information to a person who is not the subject of the information without their consent.
A custodian may disclose individually identifying health information to a person who is not the subject of the information without their consent.
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A custodian may disclose health information to the individual who is the subject of the information.
A custodian may disclose health information to the individual who is the subject of the information.
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A custodian may disclose non-identifying health information to a person who is not a custodian without informing them of any restrictions.
A custodian may disclose non-identifying health information to a person who is not a custodian without informing them of any restrictions.
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A consent must be provided in writing.
A consent must be provided in writing.
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A disclosure of health information must be carried out in accordance with the terms of the consent.
A disclosure of health information must be carried out in accordance with the terms of the consent.
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A custodian may disclose individually identifying diagnostic, treatment and care information without the consent of the individual to a family member.
A custodian may disclose individually identifying diagnostic, treatment and care information without the consent of the individual to a family member.
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A revocation of a consent can be provided verbally.
A revocation of a consent can be provided verbally.
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A consent or revocation of a consent that is provided electronically is valid only if it complies with the regulations.
A consent or revocation of a consent that is provided electronically is valid only if it complies with the regulations.
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Study Notes
Prohibition on Disclosure of Health Information
- No custodian shall disclose health information except in accordance with the Health Information Act.
Disclosure of Non-Identifying Health Information
- A custodian may disclose non-identifying health information for any purpose.
- The custodian must inform the recipient that they must notify the Commissioner of an intention to use the information for data matching before performing the data matching.
Disclosure of Information to the Individual
- A custodian may disclose individually identifying health information to the individual who is the subject of the information or to a person acting on their behalf.
Disclosure of Individually Identifying Health Information with Consent
- A custodian may disclose individually identifying health information to a person other than the individual who is the subject of the information if the individual has consented to the disclosure.
- The consent must be provided in writing or electronically and include:
- An authorization for the custodian to disclose the health information specified in the consent.
- The purpose for which the health information may be disclosed.
- The identity of the person to whom the health information may be disclosed.
- An acknowledgment that the individual providing the consent has been made aware of the reasons why the health information is needed and the risks and benefits to the individual of consenting or refusing to consent.
- The date the consent is effective and the date, if any, on which the consent expires.
- A statement that the consent may be revoked at any time by the individual providing it.
Disclosure of Diagnostic, Treatment, and Care Information
- A custodian may disclose individually identifying diagnostic, treatment, and care information without the consent of the individual who is the subject of the information in certain circumstances, such as:
- To another custodian for health system planning and management, health policy development, or other purposes.
- To the government of Canada or of another province or territory of Canada for that government's use for health system planning and management and health policy development.
- To a person who is responsible for providing continuing treatment and care to the individual.
- To family members of the individual or to another person with whom the individual is believed to have a close personal relationship, if the information is given in general terms.
Prohibition on Disclosure of Health Information
- No custodian shall disclose health information except in accordance with the Health Information Act.
Disclosure of Non-Identifying Health Information
- A custodian may disclose non-identifying health information for any purpose.
- The custodian must inform the recipient that they must notify the Commissioner of an intention to use the information for data matching before performing the data matching.
Disclosure of Information to the Individual
- A custodian may disclose individually identifying health information to the individual who is the subject of the information or to a person acting on their behalf.
Disclosure of Individually Identifying Health Information with Consent
- A custodian may disclose individually identifying health information to a person other than the individual who is the subject of the information if the individual has consented to the disclosure.
- The consent must be provided in writing or electronically and include:
- An authorization for the custodian to disclose the health information specified in the consent.
- The purpose for which the health information may be disclosed.
- The identity of the person to whom the health information may be disclosed.
- An acknowledgment that the individual providing the consent has been made aware of the reasons why the health information is needed and the risks and benefits to the individual of consenting or refusing to consent.
- The date the consent is effective and the date, if any, on which the consent expires.
- A statement that the consent may be revoked at any time by the individual providing it.
Disclosure of Diagnostic, Treatment, and Care Information
- A custodian may disclose individually identifying diagnostic, treatment, and care information without the consent of the individual who is the subject of the information in certain circumstances, such as:
- To another custodian for health system planning and management, health policy development, or other purposes.
- To the government of Canada or of another province or territory of Canada for that government's use for health system planning and management and health policy development.
- To a person who is responsible for providing continuing treatment and care to the individual.
- To family members of the individual or to another person with whom the individual is believed to have a close personal relationship, if the information is given in general terms.
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Learn about the laws governing health information disclosure, including exceptions for non-identifying health information. Understand the responsibilities of custodians and the role of the Commissioner.
