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Gunshot & Stab Wound Disclosure
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Gunshot & Stab Wound Disclosure Act, and the BC Gunshot & Stab Wound Disclosure Requirements.
As an EMALB Licensed Professional Medical Responder in British Columbia, you are responsible for being familiar with two pieces of legislation pertaining to the disclosure of any gunshot wounds or stab wounds you encounter through your patients.
When a patient has these kinds of injuries, you're main priorities remain your own safety and patient care, however there are additional reporting obiligations that you will need to fullfill within a reasonable timeframe.
There are two significant and relevant pieces of legislation which pertain to your obligations in this regard.
GUNSHOT & STAB WOUND DISCLOSURE ACT
GUNSHOT & STAB WOUND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS