Ambulance Call Report (Authorization and Direction) (ON)

Summary

This precedent is an authorization and direction from client requesting the provision of a complete copy of the ambulance call report ("ACR") to their counsel. This precedent includes practical guidance and drafting notes. The ACR is an essential medical record for documenting information about circumstances and events relevant to the proper provision of ambulance services. The information contained on a completed ACT can be used for clinical, administrative, research and legal purposes. This precedent requests an ACR for legal purposes, particularly as part of a legal proceeding. Law enforcement, Ministry of Labour, patients, their lawyers and insurance companies can request medical records, including ACRs, which are protected under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, S.O. 2004, c. 3, Sched. A ("PHIPA"). Medical records can not be released without the signed authorization or consent of the patient or a legal order compelling its production. If the patient is ...