Health Information Act

3. to only disclose information that is essential to allow custodian or recipient to carry out the purpose for which the information is being disclosed
6. the professional document that should be followed if the Act is silent on an issue
8. the identity of the individual who is the subject of the information cannot be readily determined from information
9. includes x-rays, notes, lab reports or any other information stored in any manner (paper or electronic format)
10. occurs when a custodian provides health information to another custodian or to other entities

1. service provided to an individual for the purpose of: protecting, promoting or maintaining physical and mental health; preventing illness; diagnosing and treating illness; etc.
2. the gatekeepers who must be vigilant in determining what information they will collect and share, and with whom they will share it
4. designated custodians of the Health Information Act
5. means that the identity of the individual who is the subject of the information can be readily determined
7. to gather, acquire, receive or obtain health information
11. to apply health information for a purpose