Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

122.   Keeping of records

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    (1)   A health practitioner shall maintain accurate records of each patient he or she treats and such records shall include the following—

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      (a)     the name of the patient;

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      (b)     the medical history of the patient; and

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      (c)     any treatment rendered; and

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      (d)     any other matter which may be prescribed.

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    (2)   The records under subsection (1) shall be maintained for a period of seven years after the last date of entry and thereafter the records can be archived and stored in the prescribed manner.