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Policy Type

Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2020-02-29

Date

2008-08-20

Topics

Ethics and medical professionalism

Health information and e-health

Resolution

GC08-113

The Canadian Medical Association objects to the current practice of insurers, employers and other third parties requesting and gaining access to unlimited medical information obtained as a result of patients signing forms that grant unrestricted 'consent for release of medical information' when claiming eligibility for disability benefits.

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The Canadian Medical Association objects to the current practice of insurers, employers and other third parties requesting and gaining access to unlimited medical information obtained as a result of patients signing forms that grant unrestricted 'consent for release of medical information' when claiming eligibility for disability benefits.

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Policy Type

Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2020-02-29

Date

2008-08-20

Topics

Ethics and medical professionalism

Health information and e-health

Health systems, system funding and performance

Resolution

GC08-114

The Canadian Medical Association and provincial/territorial medical associations will seek legislative amendments that make the requesting third party responsible for payment for the provision of medical information collected (with patient understanding and consent) for the purposes of a return to work program or accommodation in the workplace.

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The Canadian Medical Association and provincial/territorial medical associations will seek legislative amendments that make the requesting third party responsible for payment for the provision of medical information collected (with patient understanding and consent) for the purposes of a return to work program or accommodation in the workplace.

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