Publications

Human Tissue and Organ Donation Act

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This Act outlines the requirements for valid consent, establishes the requirement for an online registry and the Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Agency, addresses mandatory reporting, prohibits... More ≫

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This Act outlines the requirements for valid consent, establishes the requirement for an online registry and the Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Agency, addresses mandatory reporting, prohibits the sale of tissue and organs, and outlines confidentiality requirements.

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Health Professions Act

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This Act governs the practice of regulated health professions, sets out standard processes for colleges for registration, continuing competence, complaints and discipline and establishes a board... More ≫

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This Act governs the practice of regulated health professions, sets out standard processes for colleges for registration, continuing competence, complaints and discipline and establishes a board that advises the Minister.

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Health Information Act

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request... More ≫

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request corrections. The Act also regulates the information accessible through Alberta's Electronic Health Record (Alberta Netcare). It protects the privacy and confidentiality of health information, and enables health information to be accessed and shared to provide health services and manage the health system.

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Emergency Health Services Act

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The Act sets out that the regional health authority provides emergency health services which includes dispatch and ground ambulance services in the health region. It creates a framework for a... More ≫

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The Act sets out that the regional health authority provides emergency health services which includes dispatch and ground ambulance services in the health region. It creates a framework for a coordinated, provincial system of emergency health services.

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Health Facilities Act

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The Act protects publicly funded health care and governs the provision of insured and uninsured surgical services by physicians and dentists in a public hospital and in an approved surgical facility.

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Public Health Act

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This Act addresses matters relating to public health issues. The Act addresses the duties of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, deputy and medical officers of health; outlines the... More ≫

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This Act addresses matters relating to public health issues. The Act addresses the duties of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, deputy and medical officers of health; outlines the responsibilities of regional health authorities; deals with the treatment of communicable diseases; addresses epidemics; and deals with public health emergencies.

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Pharmacy and Drug Act

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This Act regulates and licenses pharmacies, and provides for the inspection of licensed pharmacies by field officers.

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Provincial Health Agencies Act

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Provincial Health Agencies Act

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ABC Benefits Corporation Regulation

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This Regulation sets out the composition and appointment of the Board of Directors of the ABC Benefits Corporation, the operation of the Alberta Blue Cross Plan and tax payment options for the Corporation. More ≫

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This Regulation sets out the composition and appointment of the Board of Directors of the ABC Benefits Corporation, the operation of the Alberta Blue Cross Plan and tax payment options for the Corporation.

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Communicable Diseases Regulation

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This Regulation prescribes: the types of programs, supplies equipment and care the Minister may provide; the responsibilities of a regional health authority respecting communicable diseases; the... More ≫

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This Regulation prescribes: the types of programs, supplies equipment and care the Minister may provide; the responsibilities of a regional health authority respecting communicable diseases; the notifications required respecting communicable diseases; and the duties and functions of the medical officer of health. It restricts the sale of certain types of turtles, prescribes the sale of certain birds; and lists the notifiable communicable diseases, notifiable sexually transmitted communicable diseases and those communicable diseases for which a certificate, isolation order, or warrant, for examination may be issued. It also addresses Investigation of Contacts and Source of Infection, Isolation Procedures, Quarantine and Special Measures.

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