Queensland Consolidated Acts

HEALTH SERVICES ACT 1991 - SECT 62I

Section 62A(1) does not apply to the disclosure of confidential information by a designated person if--

(a) the chief executive believes, on reasonable grounds, the disclosure is necessary to assist in averting a serious risk to--

(i) the life, health or safety of a person, including the person to whom the confidential information relates; or

(ii) public safety; and

(b) the chief executive has, in writing, authorised the disclosure.