Sec. 9. A superintendent who, without malice, bad faith, or negligence, discloses confidential information in connection with the superintendent's compliance with section 7 of this chapter or consents to medical or surgical treatment of a patient after following the procedures required by this chapter is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed as a result of disclosing confidential information or giving or withholding the consent.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-3(f).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 3. Consent to Medical Treatment of Incompetent
16-36-3-1. Appropriate Facility Defined
16-36-3-2. Superintendent Defined
16-36-3-4. Consent by Superintendent of Facility
16-36-3-5. Second Medical Opinion
16-36-3-6. Second Opinion Specialist List
16-36-3-7. Notice to Relatives or Friends of Patient
16-36-3-8. Concurring Second Opinion; Procedure