Substitute decision-makers in privacy legislation that affects health information in Alberta.
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چکیده
The authority to exercise the rights and powers of the individual is a fundamental component of all health information privacy regimes. Legislative entitlements are meaningless without the ability to exercise rights or powers. Substitute or surrogate decision-making is a crucial issue not only for the individuals who are relying on surrogates, but also for the persons who are acting on behalf of individuals.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Health law review
دوره 14 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005