I-8, r. 9 - Code of ethics of nurses

Section 63 Disposition versions

2015-10-22

63. A nurse who temporarily refuses a client access to information contained in a record established in respect of the client because the disclosure of such information would be likely to cause serious harm to the client’s health shall notify the client accordingly in writing, with her or his grounds for refusing, and inform the client of his or her recourse.

The nurse shall determine when consultation of the record is possible and so inform the client.

O.C. 1513-2002, s. 63; O.C. 836-2015, s. 35.

2012-09-01

63. A nurse may refuse to allow the client access to information contained in a record established in respect of the client where the disclosure of such information would be likely to cause serious harm to the client or a third party. In such event, the nurse shall notify the client accordingly in writing.

O.C. 1513-2002, s. 63.