PHIPA changes – in effect October 1 2017!
September 27, 2017
Amendments have been made to Ontario’s Personal Health Information & Protection Act (PHIPA), and midwives
September 27, 2017
Amendments have been made to Ontario’s Personal Health Information & Protection Act (PHIPA), and midwives
August 24, 2016
Social media such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, blogs and websites can be effective tools for midwives to connect professionally with clients, colleagues, and the public. However, their highly accessible nature can pose risks to midwives’ professional obligations, including maintaining appropriate boundaries and safeguarding client privacy.
August 24, 2016
As electronic communication is frequently used in the practise of midwifery, there are important safeguards midwives should consider implementing to minimize risks of breaching client privacy and/or failing to meet standards of practice. The following are some suggestions: