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Health Records Act 2001
83Persons not to be persuaded not to exercise rights under Act
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83 Persons not to be persuaded not to exercise rights under Act
A person or body must not, by threat, intimidation or false representation, persuade or attempt to persuade another person—
(a) to refrain from making or pursuing—
(i) a request for access to health information under Part 5; or
S. 83(a)(ii) amended by No. 22/2016 s. 220.
(ii) a complaint to the Health Complaints Commissioner under Part 6; or
(b) to withdraw a request or complaint referred to in paragraph (a).
S. 84 (Heading) amended by No. 22/2016 s. 221.