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confidentiality
From:
newman <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 15 Mar 1998 17:08:47 +0000
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In Ontario the patient's chart belongs to the patient or his legal
guardian, not to the hospital.  Thus, discussing a patient's case
history, as long as the patient cannot be identified is perfectly
legal.  This is especially true when it is discussed amongst health
professionals.

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

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