C-26, r. 97 - Code of ethics of dietitians

Section 29.2 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

29.2. A dietitian who, pursuant to section 29.1, communicates information protected by professional secrecy to prevent an act of violence must

(1)  communicate the information immediately;

(2)  if the information is communicated orally, confirm the information in writing to the person to whom the information is given;

(3)  enter the following particulars in the client’s record as soon as possible:

(a)  the reasons supporting the decision to communicate the information, including the name of the person who caused the dietitian to communicate the information and the name of the person or group of persons exposed to a danger; and

(b)  the content of the communication, the mode of communication, and the name of the person to whom the information was given; and

(4)  as soon as possible, send the syndic a notice regarding the communication that includes the reasons supporting the decision to communicate the information and the date and time it was communicated.

O.C. 943-2003, s. 1.