38Disclosures by doctors and health practitioners of certain information

#### 38 Disclosures by doctors and health practitioners of certain information 38 Disclosures by doctors and health practitioners of certain information > > (1) If a registered medical practitioner, or other health practitioner of a class prescribed by the regulations, is of the opinion that a patient is an unsuitable person to be in possession of a prohibited weapon— > > > > > (a) because of the patient’s mental condition, or > > > > > (b) because the practitioner thinks that the patient might attempt to commit suicide, or would be a threat to public safety, if in possession of a prohibited weapon, > > > > nothing prevents the practitioner from informing the Commissioner of that opinion. > > > (2) This section has effect despite any duty of confidentiality, and any action by a practitioner in accordance with this section does not give rise to any criminal or civil action or remedy.