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The Quality of Care Information Protection Act, 2004 (QCIPA) came into force on November 1, 2004. Under the legislation, information provided to hospital quality of care committees and other designated quality of care committees that deal with quality improvement would be shielded from disclosure in legal proceedings. The legal protections for quality of care information cannot be used as a shield to prevent the disclosure to the patient of facts of any adverse medical event related to the patient. However, the protections do not apply to such facts unless they are recorded in the patient's file, which is accessible to the patient. The Act promotes the sharing of information and open discussions among health professionals, which can lead to improved patient care and safety. For example, more openness about errors can result in potential solutions to ensure they do not recur. QCIPA is a key component of the Ministry's patient safety agenda.
See also : Health Information Protection Act, Professional Resources
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