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Times-Advocate, 1981-01-21, Page 221 Page 22 Times -Advocate, January 21, 1981 By JACK RIDDELL Jack's Jottings The Krever report The report of the Ontario Hoyal Commission ap- pointed to investigate abuses in the disclosure of personal health records was released at the end of last year. After nearly three years of enquiry. Mr. Justice Horace Krever of the Ontario Supreme Court proposed some 170 legislative changes aimed at enhancing the con - Obituaries FLORELEANOR CLEAVE At the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Saturday, January 17, 1981, Mrs. Floreleanor Elizabeth Watson i Cleave, in her 90th year. Widow of the late Paul Cleave (1975). Dear mother of Logan and James, both of Bayfield, Eric of Wingham and Ann (Mrs. Edward Twentyman) of Waukegan, Ilinois. Dear sister of Mrs. Bessie Gillard of Union. Predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Also survived by 17 grand- children, 18 great- grandchildren and two great -great-grandchildren. Rested at the Westlake Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Homes, 49 Goshen Street. North, Zurich where the funeral and committal service was conducted on Tuesday, January 20 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ross Smith of- ficiating. Temporary en- tombment with interment later in Bayfield Cemetery. MARY ELLEN GLAVIN At Marian Villa, London, Ontario, .on Saturday, January 17. 1981. Mary Ellen Sullivan, widow of the late Charles Glavin of Mt. Carmel, in her 91st year. Dear mother of (Helen) Mrs. Hanlon McDonald of RR 5 Parkhill (Bornish), (Mary) Mrs. Charles Dietrich of Mt. Carmel and Father Basil Glavin of C.S.B. Saskatoon, Joseph, John, Patrick and Ray, all of RR 2, Crediton and predeceased by one daughter Madeline. Dear sister of Father B.F. Sullivan C.S.B. St. Michael's College, Toronto. Also survived by 45 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood where prayers were said on Monday at 8:30 p.m. led by Father Joseph Nelligan. Funeral mass on Tuesday, January 20th at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with in- terment in the adjoining cemetery. DR. J.GRANT MILLS Dr. J. Grant Mills of 526 Crescent Road, N.W. Calgary. Alberta passed .away December 24, 1980 in Calgary. General Hospital in his 53rd year. Born in Woodham, Ontario. he was the son of Mrs. Mildred Mills, St. Marys. and the late Ray Mills ( 1967). He received his elementary education there and his high school education at St Marys Collegiate. He received his ARCT in music in Toronto in 1948, his Q.A. at University of Western Ontario in 1951 and his M.P. in 1954 at U.W.O. He received his C.C.F.P.in 1971 in Calgary. It,. Mills served with the Canadian Armed Forces from 1952-1959 at Cargary. Wainwright, Whitehorse and Egypt. He was in private practice in Calgary from 1960-1969 after which tirne he joined the Faculty of Medicine University of Calgary. Division of Family Practice. Since 1973 he has been semi- retired. working summers at Lake Louise for five years. and various locums during the winter months Dr Mills was an active member of the Medical Community He served on many com- mittees for the local Calgary lic>spitals and also headed the C M A committee on the delivery of Health ('are He had several scientific papers published. and presented in relation to provision of Health Care Itis most recent concern was to develop provision of better health care for the native and white people in Northern Alberts. Surviving are his wife, the former Rhoda Kirkby, daughters Judy (Mrs. Bill Brunette,, Nancy, both of Calgary. sons Jay. of Fox Lake, Alberta, and Douglas of Calgary', Alberta also his mother. Mrs Mildred Mills and sister, Mrs. Harold Levy, both of St. Marys. f ELIZABETH VOLLAND At The Queensway Manor, Hensall on Tuesday, January 13, 1981, Mrs. Elizabeth (Albrecht) Volland, in her 98th year. Widow of the lateJohn Henry Volland (1968). Dear mother of Clarence of Hensall, Bruce of Sudbury, Mrs. Vera Johnston, Brucefield, Mrs. Irene Finlayson of Hensall, Beatrice (Mrs. Louis Taylor), Varna. Also sur- vived by 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and four great -great-grandch- ildren. Rested at the Bon- thron Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Home, 118 King Street, Hensall, where the funeral and committal services were conducted on Friday, January 16th at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lockhart Royal officiating. Tem- porary entombment with interment later in Hensall Union Cemetery. JACOB HABERER At St. Joseph's Hospital, London on Friday, January 16th, 1981, Jacob William Haberer, of 21 Goshen Street South, Zurich, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Vera Clara Kalbfleisch. Dear father of Jchn,Toronto. Dear brother of Ferdinand of Zurich. Predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. Also survived by three grandchildren, Sarah, Stephen and Beth. Rested at the Westlake Chapel of MichaelP. O'ConnorFuneral Homes, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich, then to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich for funeral service on Sunday, January 18th at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jack Dressler officiating. Tem- porary entombment with interment later in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. MARGARET HAMILTON At St. Joseph's Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 14, 1981, Margaret (Elliott) Hamilton of Exeter. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Hamilton and dear mother of Laverne of Exeter, James of St. Thomas and Beverly of RR 1, Hensall. Dear grandmother of Ray, John, Marilyn, Robbie, Tasha, David, Dianne and Gordon. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Karadiss of California, Mrs. Jean Henry of Lucknow, Gordon Elliott of Kitchener and Edith (Mrs. Morley Kiteley) of Maxville. Rested at the R. C.Dinney Funeral Home, Main Street, Exeter. Funeral and com- mital service at the funeral home on Saturday, January 17th at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Forsythe officiating. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. ROBERT IRELAND Robert Herman Ireland passed away January 14, 1981 at Brantford General Hospital, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Ruby (Munn), father of Douglas, and Elizabeth Stanley both of Brantford. Brother of Mrs. C Fergus Turnbull (Hilda), C Dashwood and Leslie Arkona. Predeceased by sister Mrs. William Jennison (Myren and Simm. Also surviving are five grand- children. SAMUEL ROLLINS At. St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Saturday, January 17. 1981, Samuel James Rollins of 1106 Sunset Avenue. in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Violet "Vicki" (Ernest) Rollins and dear brother of William L Rollins of London; John W. Rollins late of London (1977). Dear stepfather of Mrs. Robert (Carol) Vyse and Mrs. Thomas (Debbie) MaGee both of London; Mrs. Tim (Judy) Richter of Edmonton. Also loved by six nieces and nephews. Rested at the Jas. A. Harris Funeral Home, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, January 21 at 1 p.m., by Reverend Bruce J. Small of Robinson Memorial United Church. Interment Exeter Cemetery. 1 fidentiality of health records while legalizing certain forms of disclosure. Terms of reference of the commisssion, established in December 1977, called for a review of pertinent legisla- tion to ascertain whether confidentiality of patients' records was being properly protected. and an investiga- tion into any improper ac- tivities or violations of the laws. The commission's report confirmed the existence of widespread abuses, but ad- vised against prosecution of offenders, suggesting the real fault lies in the system. Judge Krever said that his review of 77 statutes and regulations showed "no con- sistent treatment or coherent policy regarding the confidentiality of health information". that he had found little in the way of restrictions on access to health records except, ironically. for the patients themselves. "In Ontario. patients have very limited rights of access to health information about themselves. Only six statutes and regulations ex- pressly confer such rights, and the information to which access is granted is restricted in scope." The Krever Report proposes that patients be given a qualified right of access to their own health records and a means of hav- ing errors in those records corrected. A provincially ap- pointed health com- missioner could hear appeals for denial of such access on grounds it would harm the patients, and would also hear appeals against refusals to correct patients' records. Confidentiality could be protected by a host of new Ambulance firm sold The ownership of the area ambulance service in Zurich has recently changed hands Mr. Michael O'Connor assumed the operational responsibility of the service from Keith Westlake a few days before Christmas and has been busy in the com- munity ensuring a smooth transition. Ambulance service throughout the province of Ontario is funded directly by the Ministry of Health, and Mr. O'Connor stated that increased funding for the O'Connor Ambulance Ser- vice will enable the acquisition of a new am- bulance and radio com- munication system and will also allow additional staff to be hired as part of the overall planned im- provement which will benefit the area citizens. Mr. O'Connor stated that the area which will be served by O'Connor Ambulance covers portions of: Goderich Township, Stanley Town- ship, Hay Township, Tuckersmith Township, Usborne Township, Hibbert Township and includes Zurich, Hensall and Bayfield. There is no change in telephone numbers and anyone who requires an ambulance in the area is reminded that O'Connor Ambulance Service can be reached at 236-4364 or Zenith 90.000. BE A + BLOOD DONOR Huron County Family Planning Project Invites You To Attend FAMILY PLANNING ''CLINIC Every Tuesday from 6:30 - 9 p.m. HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT Ann St., Exeter For Information CaII 235-1014 Weehdoys or Tuesday evenings • Everyone welcome , r laws and rules to be followed by hospitals. government agencies, health-care per- sonnel, employers and others who possess health records. Recognizing that conflicts may develop between the needs for privacy and public protection. the report does not actually ban disclosure. "There will be seen throughout the eternal con- flict on- flict between the obligation to. and the rights of, patients and the public's need for, or interest in. protection". Only one sanction is por- posed for breaches of con- fidentiality and that is resort to the courts in the form of a lawsuit. The Report recommends that any patient whose health infor- mation has been disclosed be given the right to sue for a minimum of $10,000 both the person "who un- justifiably discloses" the in- formation and anyone who. induced that person to make the disclosure. The main innovation would be the $10,000 minimum and the absence of a time limit for launching the lawsuit. At present, a suit for breach of a provin- cial statute is limited to ac- tual damages suffered, and must be initiated within six - months. Introducing his Report, Judge Krever says his en- quiry began as a modest study of provincial legisla- tion and administrative processes. but it soon became much more am- bitious due to disclosures in- dicating the magniture of abuses taking place. Although the Report in- cludes sharp criticism of people and institutions, Judge Krever gives two reasons for recommending against, any prosecutions. First of all, he wants attention focused "on the need for future protection rather than on past behaviour" and secondly prosecution would be seen as discriminatory, because "it is reasonably clear that those offenders whose ac- tivities came to our atten- tion during the enquiry com- prise only a fraction of those engaged in conduct of the same type." For example, certain lawyers were identified as involved in obtaining health information without patients consent. "It is known, however. that the practices illustrated were not confined to the named lawyers but, on the contrary. extended throughout that part of the legal profession par- ticipating in personal injury litigation." The second volume of the three volume, 1626 -page report. examines the role of police. both as occasional applications for health infor- mation and as regulators of private investigators. It in- cludes sharp criticism of the role played. by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police during the investigative hearings and a portrayal of the private investigation in- dustry in Ontario as "out of control". In this connection, the report states that respon- sibility for regulating private eyes and security guards should stay with the registration branch of the Ontario Provincial Police but recommends the branch be given more powers and personnel to carry out its mandate more effectively. Most of the recommen- dations relating to the police deal with procedures to be followed in providing health information to law enforce- ment agencies. The over-all effect would be to allow the police con- tinued access on presenta- tion of search warrants and to permit, although not re development of 1 4!e year-old quire hospitals to disclose deer ( yearlings) in the some types of information to harvest, gives the manager a police without patients' con- good indication of the sur - sent. vival of the deer herd, CREDITON SKATERS — A Targe number of Crediton area youngsters and some not so young took advantage of Sunday's free skating in the pavilion provided by the Crediton firemen. T -A photo March of Dimes Campaign e Monday training. funds medical research and co-ordinates medical clinics. In addition, it provides items such as wheelchairs, braces, elec- tronicaids and other devices and camping holidays in summer and winter for dis- abled people who . seldom have the chance to enjoy out- door activities. Assistance is also provid- ed to groups of disabled peo- ple on ways to better repre- sent themselves with issues of importance to them. The wide range of services offered by the March of Dimes help physically dis- abled people to help themselves. Sooner or later, every family is touched by disabili- ty to some degree. Your gift to the Ontario March of Dimes could offer help that is very close to home. When the March of Dimes' volunteers knock on your door. or when campaign letters arrive in the mail, please give generously. Remember, the Ontario March of Dimes - Can't Help Without Your Help." If you would like. to volunteer to be a Marching Mother and help those less fortunate than yourself please contact Dorothy Pfaff. 235-2013 The 'Week of January 26 is Year of Disabled Person. the kick-off date for the 1981 A team of more than 45 campaign by the Ontario march of Dimes volunteers March of Dimes. This year, will be calling on homes In the organization will also be this area. Please make them welcome and give as generously as you can to the Ability Fund. The Ontario March of Dimes slogan - We Can't Help Without Your Help - is so true. Each year, hundreds of people become disabled through accidents or dis- eases - people who are building careers or raising young families, people who face disability for the first time when they reach old age. And there are also peo- ple who were born with dis- abilities, who are now grown up and need jobs. In general, men and women who want to become integrated and in- volved in our society. When disability strikes, the Ontario March of Dimes is there to provide oppor- tunities. The organization celebrating its 30th anniver- sary. The Ability Fund cam- paign raises funds annually forservicesand programs on behalf of over 750,000 physically disabled men and women in Ontario. The Cam- paign Chairman for this dis- trict is Doroth Pfaff. Tony Gabriel of the Ottawa Roughriders will be the Honourary Campaign Chair- man Provincially. The Ontario March of Dimes has successfully provided unique and in- novative services for the past three decades to meet the ever changing needs and abilities of this Province's disabled population. This year provides an excellent opportunity to do something special for many han- dicapped people as the United Nations International offers employment and job Huron hunting results analysed During the three days November 3 to 5, a gun hunting season for deer was established in Huron County for the first time since 1974. The results have now been analysed and are as follows: In total, 885 validation stickers were issued to in- terested hunters throughout the three zones in Huron County. -4n .estimated 728 (82.2 percent) sportsmely participated in the hunt and 14.8 percent were successful in harvesting 103 deer. Residents of Huron County comprised 70 percent of those participating in the hunt. A total of 1222 hunter - days were spent in the pursuit of deer. Deer check stations were operated throughout the district at four locations plus a mobile unit manned by district staff to collect biological data. This :in- formation is needed as a basis for determining health of the deer herd in Huron County and is a necessary requirement to determine management direction for . the future. Deer were brought to our check stations by co- operative and interested hunters. Ministry of Natural Resources wildlife staff examined 73 deer, or nearly three-quarters of the animals harvested. The largest deer was an 8 point 116.4 kg. (dressed weight) buck from the Bayfield River area. This year, hunters could use either a shotgun or muzzle -loader for hunting. Most hunters chose shotguns (96.8 percent) but a few did use muzzle -loading weapons (3.2 percent). Long, cold winters with deep snow are killers of deer in Ontario. The number, weights and antler JOHN TINNEY APPRECIATION NIGHT at the PINERIDGE CHALET Friday, January 30 9 p.m. Orchestra: Joe Overholt EVERYONE WELCOME especially fawns, through the previous winter. This year's harvest was comprised of 35.6 percent fawns, 28.8 percent yearlings, (1 1/2 years) and 35.6 percent adults • (2 1/2. years and older). Fawn to yearling survival over the 1979-80 winter was good. A mild winter and adequate food supplies were important factors in their survival. During a telephone survey conducted by our staff im- mediately following the hunt most hunters contacted enjoyed the opportunity to be able to hunt closer to home for both social and economic reasons. There is a large, healthy deer herd in Huron County going iinto the winter of 1980- 81. The Ministry of Natural Resources will continue to monitor deer numbers and develop management plans for 1981. Dance Sat., Jan. 24 K -W Community Centre Music by Diane and The Cavaliers Sponsored by Kirkton- Woodham Opitmist Club $7.00 a coep1e Lunch and door prize included. Tickets available from Opitimist Members Queens Hotel s.are„h Hay it's Urban Cowboy Week -end Featuring Stoker Put on your cowboy duds or come as you are and join in the fun. fAL L STAR HO KEY � C Y for Oven South Huron Hockey League NORTH vs SOUTH FRI. JAN. 23, 1981 8 p.m. ZURICH ARENA Proceeds 60% to Big Brothers 40% to S.H.H.L. The Best In ROCK and ROLL tg THIS WEEK Next Week BUSKER TRACY KANE illetaoI vrecortife% 227-441 �rhe neen %test MOTOR HOTEL GRAND BEND H'way 21 ',., Mile S. Traffic Light For Reservations Phone 238-2365 DINING ROOM OPEN DAILY ENTERTAINMENT except Sunday evening Saturday only, January 24 Dwight James Breadfast, lunch and dinner Schnitzel Night Every Wednesday We offer a Schnitzel dinner for only $495 IT'S A SMALL WORLD AT WALT DISNEY WORLD AND IT'S A SMALL WORLD IN EXETER TOO! 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