Can anyone tell me if the personal representative of a deceased patient has the right of access to a residential home file? I know for health records access is granted under Access to Health Records Act but as these are not health records I'm not sure if there is any legal obligation for the home to allow access, is there any other legislation that would allow access? Also any ideas about charges they are allowed to apply?
Many thanks
Lisa
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