> Resources for BC Physicians

Privacy Toolkit

• Privacy and Security in the BC Health Care Systems Today
• Ten Principles for Protecting Patient Information in Physician Practices
• Ten Steps to Help Physicians Comply with PIPA

Helpful Tips

• Protecting Patient Information in and outside of the Office
• Managing Contracts and Information Sharing Agreements (ISAs)
• Responding to a Privacy Breach--Key Steps for Physicians
• Ensuring Accuracy of Patient Records
• Managing Patient Complaints
• Secure Destruction of Personal Information
• Protecting Personal Information When Leaving a Medical Practice
• Use of Fax by Physicians
• Use of Email by Physicians
• Photography, Videotaping and Other Imaging
• Secondary Use of Personal Information for Research
• Privacy and Security Considerations for EMR Implementation
• Privacy and Security of Wireless Technology
• Electronic Medical Records and Roles-Based Access
• Consent and Disclosure Directives in British Columbia

Resources and Sample Forms

• Additional Privacy Resources for Physicians
• Definitions
• Privacy and Security Checklist
• Sample office privacy policy (from CMA Privacy Wizard)
• Sample office privacy handout (from CMA Privacy Wizard)
• Patient Request for Access to Personal Information
• Patient Request for Correction to Personal Information
• Confidentiality Agreement for Physician Office Employees
• Confidentiality Agreement for Third Parties
• Confidentiality Agreement for Health Authority Employees working with a Physician practice
   

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