Schedule 2, s 15
CurrentGeneral health service providers to keep appropriate records
Schedule 2General code of conduct in respect of general health services
15 General health service providers to keep appropriate records
(1)
A general health service provider must maintain accurate, legible and up-to-date clinical records for each client consultation and ensure that these are held securely and not subject to unauthorised access.
(2)
A general health service provider must take necessary steps to facilitate clients' access to information contained in their health records if requested.
(3)
A general health service provider must facilitate the transfer of a client's health record in a timely manner when requested to do so by the client or the client's legal representative.
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