Health Statutes Amendment Act
- Alberta Evidence Act, RSA 2000, cA-18
- Crown’s Right of Recovery Act, SA 2009, cC-35
- Health Professions Act, RSA 2000, cH-7
- Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2), SA 2020, c35
- Mental Health Act, RSA 2000, cM-13
- Mental Health Amendment Act, SA 2020, c15
- Pharmacy and Drug Act, RSA 2000, cP-13
Summary
The Health Statutes Amendment Act amends several statutes.
In addition to providing that custodians 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 if the custodian believes, on reasonable grounds that the disclosure will avert or minimize a risk of harm to the health or safety of a minor, or an imminent danger to the health or safety of any person, the Act allows for disclosure where a significant risk of harm to the health or safety of any person exists.
The Commissioner may refuse to conduct an inquiry if “the circumstances warrant deciding not to conduct an inquiry” following review if the subject has been dealt with in an order or investigation report of the Commissioner.
The Act introduces higher fines for offences outlined in the Health Information Act, including a fine of not more than $200,000 for individuals and a fine of not more than $1,000,000 in the case of any other person.
In Force: June 17, 2021, except sections 1, 3 and 7, which come into force on proclamation