Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Health Records Act 2001 - SECT 37

Offer to discuss health information

37. Offer to discuss health information



(1) If the organisation considers that it would be desirable for a suitably
qualified health service provider to discuss the health information with the
individual, the organisation may include in, or attach to, the notice of
refusal an offer-

   (a)  to discuss the health information with the individual, if the
        organisation is a suitably qualified health service provider; or

   (b)  to arrange for a specified health service provider who practises in
        Victoria, is suitably qualified and has consented to being nominated,
        to discuss the health information with the individual.

(2) The organisation must advise the individual in the notice of refusal that
he or she may nominate a health service provider in the circumstances referred
to in section 38, whether or not the organisation makes an offer under
subsection (1).