1412. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the patient confidentiality clause in respect of a person's mental illness in view of the fact many persons who are adults have health issues and, ultimately, can lead to serious mental health issues and possible suicide and due to patient confidentiality their parents or next of kin or other family members cannot be informed and if they were they possibly would be able to provide distance on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26008/16]

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1412. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the patient confidentiality clause in respect of a person's mental illness in view of the fact many persons who are adults have health issues and, ultimately, can lead to serious mental health issues and possible suicide and due to patient confidentiality their parents or next of kin or other family members cannot be informed and if they were they possibly would be able to provide distance on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26008/16]

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