Access MRI Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS)

I have requested a user name and password from Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc., which will permit me to use the computerized medical image viewing service (“PACS network”) of Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc.  for the purpose of viewing images and obtaining other clinical information regarding my patients. I agree that the issue of a user name and password and my use of such user name and password are subject to the following conditions:

1.     PASSWORD/USER NAME CONFIDENTIALITY. I will not divulge my password, user name, or any other information required to access the PACS network to any other person, nor shall I permit any other person to use my user name or password. I agree to make my best efforts to safeguard my user name and password so that they are not unintentionally divulged.

2.     USE FOR CARE ONLY. I will use my user name and password only to gain access to images of patients who I am currently treating or evaluating for treatment. I understand that I have no right to view images or other information about persons who are not my patients, and I agree that I will not do so.

3.     COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. I understand that the Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc. PACS network contains confidential information that may be protected under Canadian Federal and Provincial Privacy legislation, and the ethics rules of the medical profession.

4.     DUTY TO REPORT. I will contact Amita Dosanjh, Clinic Manager or the Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc. Privacy Officer (webpacs@accessmri.com) immediately upon any of the following events:

i.     Learning that my patients’ images have been improperly accessed by a third party;

ii.     Learning that my password or user name is or has been in the possession of any third party; or

iii.     Learning of any other misuse of the Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc. PACS network.

5.     MONITORING. I understand and acknowledge that the use of the Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc. PACS network by me and other users is monitored. By using the PACS network, I agree to this monitoring.

6.     GOVERNING LAW. I agree that:

i.       all aspects of the relationship between me (as well as my agents, delegates, employees, and any physicians and other healthcare practitioners providing medical or other healthcare and treatment to me, or in association with me) and Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc., or in association with Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc.,  including without limitation any medical or other healthcare and treatment provided to me or in association with me, and 

ii.      the resolution of any and all disputes arising from or in connection with that relationship, including any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province  of British Columbia (other than conflict of laws rules) and the laws of Canada applicable therein. 

7.      EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION. I acknowledge that the medical or other healthcare and treatment received by me or in association with me from Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc., or in association with Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc. will be provided in the province of British Columbia, and that the courts of British Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any complaint, demand, claim, proceeding or cause of action, whatsoever arising from or in connection with that medical or other healthcare and treatment, or from any other aspect of the relationship between me and Access MRI Surrey Clinic Inc.