where litigation is contemplated or ongoing or where a request for access to the record is outstanding. PHIPA permits HICs to use an agent to meet their obligations to store client records securely. This means that if you close your practice without transferring the records to another HIC, you may store the records with an agent, such as a record storage company. Regardless of how or where the records are stored, you (or in the case of your death, your estate trustee) must ensure that clients will have access to and the ability to correct their health information in accordance with PHIPA. Recommendations
where litigation is contemplated or ongoing or where a request for access to the record is outstanding. PHIPA permits HICs to use an agent to meet their obligations to store client records securely. This means that if you close your practice without transferring the records to another HIC, you may store the records with an agent, such as a record storage company. Regardless of how or where the records are stored, you (or in the case of your death, your estate trustee) must ensure that clients will have access to and the ability to correct their health information in accordance with PHIPA. Recommendations
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