Under the Mental Health Act, patients have the right to appeal certain aspects of their admission or treatment in a psychiatric facility.Continue readingMental Health Review Board
Rights
People need to know their rights as patients and consumers of services and how to exercise these rights when there are problems. Knowing where to take concerns and complaints is important.
Ombudsman Manitoba
An office independent of government that receives inquiries and complaints from people who believe they have been treated unfairly by departments and agencies of the provincial government or by a municipal government; and those who have concerns about their requests for access to information, or about the privacy of their personal health information. 204-982-9130 or […]Continue readingOmbudsman Manitoba
Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
To protect your right to privacy, PHIA sets rules for trustees when they collect, use, or share your personal health information. For more information on PHIA, contact Manitoba Health. 204-788-6612 www.gov.mb.ca/health/phiaContinue readingPersonal Health Information Act (PHIA)
Social Services Appeal Board
The Social Services Appeal Board is an independent appeal board for decisions about certain Manitoba Government programs. Please check the website for more details. 204-945-3003 or 204-945-3005 www.gov.mb.ca/fs/ssab/index.htmlContinue readingSocial Services Appeal Board
The Protection of Persons in Care Office
This office receives and investigates reports of suspected abuse and neglect against adults receiving care in personal care homes, hospitals or any other designated health facilities. 204-788-6366 or toll free 1-866-440-6366 www.gov.mb.ca/health/protection/ E-mail: protection@gov.mb.caContinue readingThe Protection of Persons in Care Office