📜 Health Services (Information) Regulations 2017
Regulations28 Nov 2017 p. 5703-528 November 2017
Principal Act
These regulations outline the circumstances and conditions under which health information can be disclosed by the Department CEO and health service providers, as authorized under the Health Services Act 2016. They address consent, necessity, research ethics, and potential threats to safety or privacy.
Health service providers and the Department CEO are affected by these regulations. They must adhere to specific rules regarding the disclosure of health information, including obtaining consent, ensuring necessity, and protecting privacy. Researchers using health information are also affected, as they must obtain ethics approval.
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