(1) This section applies if a record keeper must give a person access to a health record.
(2) Access to the health record must be given as follows:
(a) for a request to inspect the record or, if the health record is stored in electronic form, a print-out of the record—by making the record or print-out available to the consumer at a time, and at a place in the ACT, stated in a written notice given to the consumer;
(b) for a request to receive a copy of the record—by giving the consumer—
(i) a copy of the record; or
(ii) if the consumer agrees—an accurate summary of the record; or
(iii) if the record, or part of the record, was made before the commencement of this Act and the record keeper does not give a copy of the record to the consumer—a written summary of the factual matters contained in the record or part of the record;
(c) for a request to view the record and have its content explained—by giving the consumer a written notice stating—
(i) if the record keeper is a suitably qualified health service provider, and is willing to do so—that the record keeper will be available to explain the record at a time, and at a place in the ACT, stated in the notice; or
(ii) in any other case—the name and address of a suitably qualified health service provider who practises in the ACT and will be available in the ACT with the record, by arrangement with the consumer, to explain the record.
Note A fee may be determined under s 34 for this provision.