Persons to whom confidential or privileged medical matter is disclosed in the circumstances described in Code Section 24-12-11 shall utilize such matter only in connection with the purpose or purposes of such disclosure and thereafter shall keep such matter in confidence. However, nothing in this article shall prohibit the use of such matter where otherwise authorized by law.
History. Code 1981, § 24-12-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Medical and Other Confidential Information
Article 2 - Confidentiality of Medical Information
§ 24-12-11. Disclosure of Medical Records — Effect on Confidential or Privileged Character Thereof
§ 24-12-12. Disclosure of Medical Records — Use of Medical Matter Disclosed
§ 24-12-13. Disclosure of Medical Records — Immunity From Liability
§ 24-12-14. Disclosure of Medical Records — Use for Educational Purposes Not Precluded