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15Recording first request in individual’s health record
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15 Recording first request in individual’s health record
If an individual makes a first request, the health practitioner must
record the following information in the individual’s health record:
(a) that the first request was made;
(b) the health practitioner’s decision to accept or refuse to accept
the first request;
(c) if the health practitioner refused to accept the first request—the
steps taken by the health practitioner to comply with
section 14 (3) (b).