Sentences with phrase «medical access regulations»

He alleged that he could not obtain an exemption under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) as he was unable to get a physician to sign a medical declaration because of a widespread lack of co-operation on the part of Canadian doctors with the MMAR.

In July, 2001, the federal government enacted the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR), SOR / 2001 -227.

The Marihuana Medical Access Regulations allow access to marijuana by individuals suffering from grave and / or debilitating illnesses where conventional treatments are inappropriate or are not providing adequate relief.

Whereas the British Columbia Court of Appeal would have given Parliament one year to broaden its Marihuana Medical Access Regulations to include baked goods, the Supreme Court offers an immediate remedy by striking down provisions that exclude baked marijuana.

B.C. Court of Appeal rules restriction to use only dried marijuana under medical access regulations unconstitutional, The Globe and Mail

Not exact matches

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. is a research & development company licensed under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations («ACMPR») to cultivate medical caMedical Purposes Regulations («ACMPR») to cultivate medical camedical cannabis.

Given the much stricter regulations on cultivation of cannabis in countries where it remains illegal, it may be easier for scientists and medical patients to import from Canada than access domestic supply.

During his time at the Pride Agenda he has been actively involved with the passage of dozens of laws, ordinances, regulations and Executive Orders on the state and local level affecting New York's LGBT community, including statewide measures like: the Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act; the Hate Crimes Act of 2000; making the state's 9/11 relief inclusive of same - sex couples; guaranteeing domestic partners hospital visitation, legal authority over a loved one's bodily remains, access to Family Court and medical decision making authority; prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression in state employment; and securing over $ 50 million of funding for LGBT health and human services.

Through the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, Secretary Shalala was authorized to draw up her own set of regulations governing access to electronic medical records if the August deadline was missed by Congress.

On 3 November, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Donna Shalala proposed new regulations that researchers must follow in order to access and use electronic human subject information — to offer federal protection of medical and health research data generated, stored, or transmitted electronically.

While the courts are typically quieter during the summer months, there was no shortage of interesting criminal law news in the month of August: News: Canada announced changes to its medical marijuana legislation, passing the Access to Canabis for a Medical Purpose Regulmedical marijuana legislation, passing the Access to Canabis for a Medical Purpose RegulMedical Purpose Regulations.

In this ICBC medical examination denied case (Soczynski v. Cai, 2011 BCSC 1299) a personal injury claimant in a car crash was making a claim against ICBC and had already accessed no fault accident benefits following the car accident, pursuant to Part 7 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Regulations.

Each state has different regulations regarding access to medical records.

[1] The Human Rights Code (Manitoba), C.C.S.M. c. H175 [2] British Columbia (Public Service Employee Relations Commission) v. BCGSEU, [1999] 3 S.C.R. 3 [3] Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, SOR / 2016 -230

«Canada's marijuana laws took another blow yesterday when the Ontario Superior Court ruled that Ottawa's regulations for medical users are unconstitutional because patients have no access to a legal supply of the drug».

Access to high - quality medical care resulting from outreach, regulation, and fee schedules that encourage provider participation.

While we can not know with certainty what the new legislation will look like until it is released, the best bet for insights is to look to the existing Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations.

In a decision issued on July 27, 2015 but not yet published (but available here as a PDF), the Federal Court of Canada has certified a class action against the Government of Canada for disclosing the personal health information of participants in the «Marihuana Medical Access Program» in a botched mailout that was intended to advise program participants about changes to the regulation, which ironically where said to protect privacy and safety.

Comment: One commenter asserted that the proposed regulation conflicted with the OSHA regulation requirement that when a designated representative (to whom the employee has already provided a written authorization to obtain access) requests a release form for access to employee medical records, the form must include the purpose for which the disclosure is sought, which the proposed privacy regulation does not require.

The commenter recommended that HHS establish regulations on how to dispose of medical records and that we create a «no re-release» statement to ensure that individual privacy is maintained without compromising coroners» or medical examiners» access to protected health information.

Comment: It was observed that under the proposed regulation, legal representatives with «power of attorney» for matters unrelated to health care would have unauthorized access to confidential medical records.

Monitor and evaluate patients» reasonable access to cannabis for medical purposes through the implementation of the new system, with action as required to ensure that the market provides reasonable affordability and availability and that regulations provide authority for measures that may be needed to address access issues

Whilst ensuring reliable access to patients» medical information is critical for the best outcomes, this data is also highly confidential and its movement subject to stringent regulation.

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Professional Experience Columbia University — Teachers College (New York, NY) 7/2007 — 12/2010 Public Safety Officer • Ensure the execution of security and fire protection operations to promote a safe and secure environment, working closely with school management to implement and improve policies and procedures in accordance with security procedures • Possess and implement the knowledge of all related regulations to comply with government standards and procedures • Utilize strong customer service and communications skills to interact daily with employees, personnel, and other parties • Coordinate all response efforts to emergencies while on location to allow timely access for other law enforcement professionals, medical / fire first responders, and other parties

The undersigned medical, public health, religious, advocacy, and research groups committed to women's health strongly oppose the Department of Health and Human Services» draft regulations that could significantly limit women's access to basic reproductive health services, including some of the most common forms of birth control.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) today joined 56 other medical, public health, religious, advocacy, and research groups to strongly oppose the Department of Health and Human Services» draft regulations that could significantly limit women's access to basic reproductive health services, including some of the most common forms of birth control.

Given these unanswered questions and the certainty that the proposed regulations will limit access to essential medical services that women depend upon, we urge the Administration to abandon efforts to promulgate this rule.

New HIPAA regulations specifically allows for the right of patients to deny access to their medical record if they pay for the services / treatment out of pocket.

Matt has developed considerable knowledge and expertise under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations as well as the proposed Cannabis Act.