Mater Public Health Services Act 2008
sec.8Who may disclose information
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sec.8 Who may disclose information
A designated person may disclose confidential information about an individual to a health professional engaged to deliver a public patient health service for a Mater hospital if the disclosure is for the care or treatment of the individual. An officer of the Mater may disclose personal information about an individual who is or was a patient of a Mater hospital to a health professional engaged to deliver a public sector health service on behalf of the department if the disclosure is for the care or treatment of the individual. (sec.8-ssec.1) A designated person may disclose confidential information about an individual to a health professional engaged to deliver a public patient health service for a Mater hospital if the disclosure is for the care or treatment of the individual. (sec.8-ssec.2) An officer of the Mater may disclose personal information about an individual who is or was a patient of a Mater hospital to a health professional engaged to deliver a public sector health service on behalf of the department if the disclosure is for the care or treatment of the individual.