Patient admission and discharge records
45 Patient admission and discharge records
For the purposes of section 109(1) of the Act, with respect to persons who receive care in the health service establishment—
the prescribed manner is in writing; and
the prescribed period is 7 years; and
the prescribed particulars are the following—
the unit record number of the patient;
the full name of the patient;
the sex of the patient;
the address and telephone number of the patient;
the patient's date of birth;
the date of the patient's admission and discharge;
a description of care received and the status of the patient at discharge;
if the patient is transferred to another health service establishment or health care agency, the name of that establishment or agency and the reason for the transfer.
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