Health Information and Patient Privacy
The Health Information Act spells out how health information is to be collected, protected and used.
This law affects doctors and their staff, hospitals, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services.
The AMA and HIA
Learn how the AMA worked with government to adddress concerns about the HIA and protect patient privacy.
HIA resources for physicians
Find resources from the AMA, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta to guide you in applying the HIA to patient care.
Are you still compliant with Health Information Act (HIA)?
Many physicians are unaware when and why they need to update their agreements to stay compliant.
Guidelines for Data Sharing in Primary Care
AH, AHS, the AMA and the HQCA have collaborated to produce privacy and process guidelines for data sharing in Primary Care.
What you need to know about privacy agreements
Physicians are responsible for ensuring the privacy, confidentiality and security of personal and health information. Here are some tools to help you with the task as the “custodian” of this information.
CPSA templates and guidelines
The College of Physicians and Surgeons provides guidance and templates to support their Standards of Practice.
