In a medical malpractice case, in what circumstances will a doctor be able to access a patient's records?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Einboden v Porter, 2022 BCSC 29 (CanLII):
In this case, it is important to bear in mind the use to which the parties or the court may put medical or clinical records. This question was thoroughly canvassed in Edmondson v. Payer, 2011 BCSC 118, appeal dismissed 2012 BCCA 114. At paras. 23-39 Smith J. said:
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