O-7, r. 5.1 - Code of ethics of optometrists

Section 59 Disposition versions

2018-05-17

59. An optometrist must, promptly and not later than 30 days of its receipt, respond to any written request made by a patient 14 years of age or older to examine or obtain a copy of documents concerning the patient in any record established in the patient’s respect. The optometrist must also respond to any written request made by the patient to communicate a document concerning the patient to any person.

An optometrist must obtain the consent of a minor 14 years of age or older before communicating to the minor’s parent or tutor health information connected with care to which the minor may give consent alone.

O.C. 515-2018, s. 59.

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In force: 2018-05-17

59. An optometrist must, promptly and not later than 30 days of its receipt, respond to any written request made by a patient 14 years of age or older to examine or obtain a copy of documents concerning the patient in any record established in the patient’s respect. The optometrist must also respond to any written request made by the patient to communicate a document concerning the patient to any person.

An optometrist must obtain the consent of a minor 14 years of age or older before communicating to the minor’s parent or tutor health information connected with care to which the minor may give consent alone.

O.C. 515-2018, s. 59.