First Nations object to info consent program: unlimited access to personal health details considered a violation of treaty and human rights

ID:	HARP-332
Title:	First Nations object to info consent program: unlimited access to personal health details considered a violation of treaty and human rights
Source:	Medical Post , v.39(15) Ap 15’03 pg 70
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Year:	2003
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Keywords:	Canada, economic, social, and cultural rights, human rights, health, civil and political rights, indigenous people, First Nations, right to privacy, Saskatchewan, minority rights
Abstract:	The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has asked the Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons for support in its efforts to halt Health Canada’s implementation of a consent program for First Nations peoples. But they may have taken their request to the group that requested the program in the first place. Health Canada’s Non-Insured Health Benefits Division has implemented a consent program requiring First Nations persons across Canada to sign a blanket consent form allowing Health Canada “unlimited access to personal health information,” said a letter to the college from Federation Vice-Chief Lawrence Joseph. If First Nations members do not sign the forms, the health service provider will not be paid by Health Canada and the individuals will have to pay the full fees and apply to Health Canada for reimbursement.
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