The applicant, a Roman Catholic chaplain, was terminated by the respondent hospital for disclosing confidential patient information to third parties.
The applicant alleged that his termination was discriminatory on the basis of creed, arguing that his faith required him to disclose a patient's desire to commit suicide.
The Tribunal held a summary hearing and dismissed the application, finding no reasonable prospect of success.
The Tribunal concluded that the termination was due to the applicant disclosing the information to an unregulated third party outside the circle of care, not because of his creed, as hospital policy and privacy legislation permitted disclosure through proper channels to prevent imminent danger.
