References for this Section

1. Minimizing medico-legal risk when using technology. June 2008. CMPA. www.cmpa-acpm.ca/cmpapd04/docs/resource_files/infosheets/2008/com_is0884-e.cfm Protecting sensitive electronic health information — think encryption. September 2007. CMPA. www.cmpa-acpm.ca/cmpapd04/docs/resource_files/infosheets/2007/com_is0771-e.cfm

2. Kleinman I, Baylis F, Rodgers S, Singer P. Bioethics for clinicians: 8. Confidentiality. CMAJ 1997;156:521-4 www.ecmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/156/4/521.pdf accessed June 24, 2011

3. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Disclosure of Harm. Policy Number: #5-10. Approved by Council: February 2003. Reviewed and Updated: May 2010 www.cpso.on.ca/policies/policies/default.aspx?ID=1578

4. CMPA. Privacy and confidentiality: Consent and the circle of care. March 2011. www.cmpa-acpm.ca/cmpapd04/docs/resource_files/perspective/2011/01/com_p1101_7-e.cfm

5. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Policy #3-05. Mandatory Reporting. last updated June 2009. www.cpso.on.ca/policies/policies/default.aspx?id=1860&terms=obligation+to+report accessed June 24, 2011