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WHITBY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE

WHITBY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE. NANCY BURNS, MSW, RSW SOCIAL WORKER FORENSIC ASSESSMENT UNIT (FAU). NORMALLY……. we need express (verbal) or written (Form 14) consent to release any information related to a patient in hospital. UNDER THE FORENSIC SYSTEM…….

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WHITBY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE

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  1. WHITBY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE NANCY BURNS, MSW, RSW SOCIAL WORKER FORENSIC ASSESSMENT UNIT (FAU)

  2. NORMALLY……. we need express (verbal) or written (Form 14) consent to release any information related to a patient in hospital

  3. UNDER THE FORENSIC SYSTEM…… or when the patient is being assessed pursuant to an Assessment Order under the Criminal Code, we may collect, use and disclose personal health information with or without the patient’s consent.

  4. IN REALITY….. we ask a patient who they would prefer us to speak with to gather information. At this time we inform them of our legal right to collect, use and disclose information in order to complete the court ordered assessment regardless of their consent.

  5. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE….. that collecting, using and disclosing information about a patient without consent only occurs at the time of assessment.

  6. THEREFORE……. when a patient moves beyond the assessment phase they must provide express or written consent in order for information to be released.

  7. WHEN YOUR RELATIVE IS ADMITTED TO AN ASSESSMENT UNIT….. • Call the Unit and ask to speak to your relative’s Social Worker • Expect the Social Worker to seek out consent before providing information

  8. Remember you can always provide information – previous diagnoses and/or hospitalizations are crucial information

  9. REMEMBER TO…… • Expect some delays – we are balancing the needs of the patient and the needs of the family

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