HEALTH RECORDS (PRIVACY AND ACCESS) ACT 1997 - SECT 16B Record keeper to give nominated health service provider health

HEALTH RECORDS (PRIVACY AND ACCESS) ACT 1997 - SECT 16B

    (1)     This section applies if a record keeper receives a nomination under section 16A in relation to a health record.

    (2)     The record keeper must give the health record, or a copy of it, to the nominated health service provider within 2 weeks after the day the record keeper receives the nomination.

    (3)     However, the record keeper need not comply with subsection (2) if, within the 2-week period—

        (a)     the record keeper gives a notice under section 16D in relation to the nomination; or

        (b)     the nomination lapses.