Corrections and Conditional Release Act (S.C. 1992, c. 20)

Marginal note:Health care obligations

86.1 When health care is provided to inmates, the Service shall

• (a) support the professional autonomy and the clinical independence of registered health care professionals and their freedom to exercise, without undue influence, their professional judgment in the care and treatment of inmates;

• (b) support those registered health care professionals in their promotion, in accordance with their respective professional code of ethics, of patient-centred care and patient advocacy; and

• (c) promote decision-making that is based on the appropriate medical care, dental care and mental health care criteria.