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Nova Scotia — Mental Health Legislation
Mental health legislation, privacy information and related services for Nova Scotia.
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Mental Health Act:
Nova Scotia Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA)
Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act Amendment – (pending proclamation into force)
Mental Health Act Information and Forms:
Information and links on Nova Scotia Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA)
Review Board on the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act – Annual Report
Information Pertaining to Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act
Privacy Legislation:
Privacy Legislation (Federal)
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP) (Provincial)
Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) (Provincial) · PDF version · Official statute index
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