(a) Except as required by AS 28.35.030(d), the registration and other records of treatment facilities shall remain confidential and are privileged to the patient.
(b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the department may make available information from patients' records for purposes of research into the causes and treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse. Information may not disclose a patient's name.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Chapter 37. Uniform Alcoholism and Intoxication Treatment Act
Sec. 47.37.010. Declaration of policy.
Sec. 47.37.030. Powers of department.
Sec. 47.37.040. Duties of department.
Sec. 47.37.045. Community action against substance abuse grants.
Sec. 47.37.050. Interdepartmental coordinating committee.
Sec. 47.37.120. Program development and implementation.
Sec. 47.37.125. Payment for services.
Sec. 47.37.130. Comprehensive program for treatment; regional facilities.
Sec. 47.37.140. Treatment facilities.
Sec. 47.37.150. Admission for treatment.
Sec. 47.37.160. Voluntary treatment of alcoholics.
Sec. 47.37.180. Emergency commitment.
Sec. 47.37.190. Involuntary commitment.
Sec. 47.37.200. Hearing, commitment, facility, discharge, transfer, and rights.
Sec. 47.37.205. Procedure for recommitment following 30-day commitment.
Sec. 47.37.207. Unauthorized absences: return to facility.
Sec. 47.37.210. Records of alcoholics, drug abusers, and intoxicated persons.
Sec. 47.37.220. Visitation and communication with patients.
Sec. 47.37.230. Establishment of emergency service patrol.
Sec. 47.37.235. Limitations on liability; bad faith application a felony.
Sec. 47.37.240. Payment for treatment.
Sec. 47.37.245. Wages of patients.
Sec. 47.37.250. Effect of chapter on other laws.
Sec. 47.37.260. Application of Administrative Procedure Act.