Author Description

"Since it was first published in 1984, this book has become the leading authority and the standard desk reference in the Canadian health system. The authors address the various issues that health facilities face when dealing with gathering, maintaining and using confidential patient information and provide an overview of the provincial and federal access and privacy legislation that applies to health information in the public and private sectors, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. They also provide guidance on best practices for implementing appropriate policies and procedures."--Pub. desc