Are my STI test results private & confidential?

Felix works hard to ensure that all the health information that we assist our patients with is always kept confidential and private.

However, it’s important to know that in some provinces, it’s a legal requirement to report any positive sexually transmitted infection (STI) results. This allows them to monitor potential outbreaks within specific regions.

When these reports are filed, they’re kept strictly confidential, so this information is only shared with the public health team. Rarely, they may reach out to you, so that they can ensure your partner(s) have been informed about your infection, for their protection.

In some cases, a public health authority or external healthcare provider may be responsible for notifying past partners who may be exposed. As a result, the partner may be able to infer who the positive individual is based on their recent sexual history. To understand our full information practices, please refer to our privacy policy.