Print Options

(1) A person with mental disorder has the right to confidentiality.

(2) Records which identify a person, the manner of behaviour of the person as well as the diagnosis and treatment shall not be disclosed to another person or agency without the person's written consent or the written consent of the personal representative of the person where the person is unable to give consent.

(3) Despite subsection (2), written consent to provide confidential information may be waived where there is a risk of imminent danger to another person or where the disclosure is required by law.

(4) A patient, caregiver or the personal representative of the patient has the right to appeal to the Tribunal against waiving the right of the patient to non-disclosure of information.