Eastern Health does not release private or personal information about a patient, client, or resident without the individual’s consent. While we protect an individual’s right to confidential care, we do release Condition Codes to the media when given the name of the individual in care.  However, if confidentiality has been requested, circumstances around a person’s care will not be provided.  As well, Eastern Health will not confirm the death of an individual.

• Good: Vital signs such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Outlook for recovery is good or excellent.
• Fair: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious but is uncomfortable or may have minor complications. Favorable outlook.
• Serious: Acutely ill with questionable outlook. Vital signs are unstable or not within normal limits. A chance for improved outlook.
• Critical: Questionable outlook. Vital signs are unstable or not within normal limits. There are major complications and death may be imminent.
• Stable: The term stable may be used in conjunction with the above definitions if the patient’s vital signs are considered to be stable. The term stable is not to be used alone as a condition. (e.g. serious but stable condition).
• Treated and released: Patient examined, treated and discharged