Access to Personal Health Information Policy and Explanatory Document (PDF)
Council recently approved a policy and explanatory document to guide members in responding to requests by patients to access their personal health information, such as a copy of the patient’s prescription or measurements. These materials set out what is and is not acceptable in the face of such requests and aims to assist members in better understanding their responsibilities under the College’s Standards of Practice and the Personal Health Information Protection Act. Members are encouraged to make themselves familiar with these materials and to contact the College with any questions.
COO Response; HPRAC Eye Care Sector Review:
In response to an eye care sector review being conducted by the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC), the College of Opticians of Ontario’s report including response to a questionnaire received can be viewed below. The response contributes to practicable, constructive and solution-based approaches towards collaboration among the eye care health professions in the public interest.
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