title: Access to information by patients.
abstract: Patient records should be accessible to patients and/or parents or guardians. Hospitals should not be included in broad access to information legislation. Patient access should be included in the Public Hospital Act and in the Mental Health Act. Consistent, clear standards for the release/access of information must be established. Patients should have the right to correct records or include their disagreement. The Public Hospitals Act and the Mental Health Act should be consistent.
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mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D033161:Government Regulation; D008499:Medical Records; D033242:Minors; D033283:Patient Access to Records; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D028701:Patient Rights