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In Saskatchewan, the law protects the privacy of your health information. It also provides you with a right to access and view your health information. There is a procedure for making complaints related to health information.
The information you give to your health care provider is confidential. There are laws that cover what information can be collected, how it must be stored and when it can be shared. There are also situations where your information can be disclosed.
You have a right to any information that a health care provider considered in providing advice or treatment. This includes records received from other health care professionals in relation to your treatment.
Read some frequently asked questions related to the privacy of and access to medical information.
The Saskatoon and Regina public libraries are hosting free Law Fairs to help people learn about their legal rights/responsibilities and connect with legal information and support. In Saskatoon, check out the free screening of The Good Canadian presented by Legal Aid Saskatchewan. There's lots to see and do during the 11th annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice (SKA2J) Week!