Sharing health data within healthcare
A care provider who is directly involved in the treatment may accessthe patient’s health data. For example, a doctor and an assistant may be directly involved in the treatment together. A care provider may also share the record with other staff at the practice or institution, if necessary. In both cases, patient consent is not required.
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In these cases, the patient’s consent is required:
- Sharing health data with care providers from another practice or institution. They also take into account their professional secrecy or duty of confidentiality.
- Sharing health data in an electronic exchange system.
Note: Sometimes there is an exception to professional secrecy. For example, if someone is unconscious and therefore unable to give consent. Or if there is a serious threat to the patient or others.
For more information, see Health data in a file.