"Developed by GPSC, the information sheet suggests practical steps that physicians can take to manage liability risks in team-based care settings. According to the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), the current medico-legal system that currently protects the interests of patients and individual providers can also protect team-based care practices.
The information sheet provides general information and is not meant to be used as legal advice for specific legal situations. For medical legal advice and assistance, please contact the CMPA and/or a lawyer."
Developed by GPSC, the information sheet suggests practical steps that physicians can take to manage liability risks in team-based care settings. According to the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), the current medico-legal system that currently protects the interests of patients and individual providers can also protect team-based care practices.
The information sheet provides general information and is not meant to be used as legal advice for specific legal situations. For medical legal advice and assistance, please contact the CMPA and/or a lawyer.
"These guidelines are intended to offer clarity about information sharing between GPs and community partners for Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) adult patients (non-urgent care).
They were prepared to exist within the context of current legislation, including two privacy laws:
1) The BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which is the ‘private sector’ privacy law that covers the Delta Division of Family Practice, Doctors of BC, A GP for Me, health clinics, psychologists, GPs, counselors, and not-for-profit organizations, etc., and
2) The BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the ‘public sector’ law, which applies to the Ministry of Health and Health Authorities."
These guidelines are intended to offer clarity about information sharing between GPs and community partners for Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) adult patients (non-urgent care).
They were prepared to exist within the context of current legislation, including two privacy laws:
1) The BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which is the ‘private sector’ privacy law that covers the Delta Division of Family Practice, Doctors of BC, A GP for Me, health clinics, psychologists, GPs, counselors, and not-for-profit organizations, etc., and
2) The BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the ‘public sector’ law, which applies to the Ministry of Health and Health Authorities.