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Publication Date: 2008-Oct
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Personal Health Information in Canada: A Comparison of Citizen Expectations and Legislation
Peekhaus, Wilhelm
Government Information Quarterly, v25 n4 p669-698 Oct 2008
This paper explores whether the Canadian legislative protections in place to safeguard medical privacy meet the expectations of Canadians. An overview of current governance systems designed to protect the privacy of personal health information at both the federal and provincial levels is first presented. This is followed by an empirical analysis of the results of a public opinion survey conducted to determine Canadian attitudes about medical privacy, particularly genetic privacy. The analysis highlights areas where legislation and public opinion converge and diverge.
Descriptors: Public Opinion, Foreign Countries, Federal Legislation, Privacy, Genetics, Confidential Records, Case Records, Health Services, State Legislation
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Language: English
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