Section 37: Power to order medical examination

(1) Where an Investigator is of the opinion that the medical examination of a person who is directly or indirectly involved in the operation of an aircraft, ship, rail vehicle or other motor vehicle is relevant to the investigation, such a person may be required to submit to a medical examination.
(2) Where an Investigator is of the opinion that a medical practitioner or institution has information concerning a patient that is relevant to an investigation, the medical practitioner or institution shall be required to provide that information to the Investigator.
(3) Where a person fails or refuses to submit to a medical examination or make available information to an Investigator as required under subsections (1) and (2), he shall be required by an order of the court to provide same to the Investigator.
(4) Where an Investigator is of the opinion that the performance of an autopsy on a deceased person is relevant to the conduct of an investigation, the Investigator shall, by court order, request the person having custody of the deceased person to permit the performance of an autopsy for the purpose of the investigation.
(5) Subject to the power of the Bureau to request for medical examination under this section, the report from such examination shall not be -
(a) communicated to any third party; or
(b) be required as evidence in any legal, disciplinary or other proceedings.