Can information contained in a medical record be transferred to an alternative heath provider (i.e. a naturopath)?
Information contained within a medical record is considered to be confidential between the treating physician(s) and a patient. If a patient would like certain information contained within the record to be transferred to an alternative care provider, he/she must provide a written request to the physician – and the relevant documentation should be copied and given directly to the patient. The patient should then assume responsibility for distributing the information to his/her chosen alternative care providers.
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