Psychiatrists raise concern over subpoenas undermining patient confidentiality in sexual assault cases in Queensland.
Psychiatrists in Queensland express concern over patient confidentiality being undermined in courts, as access to health files may cast doubt on rape and sexual assault survivors. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists raised the issue in a submission to the state government's review on sexual offences sentencing and victim treatment. Concerns arise from the use of subpoenas to access confidential records.
June 23, 2024
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