Sec. 5. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the medical information referred to in this chapter is confidential, and a person may not disclose or be compelled to disclose medical or epidemiological information referred to in this chapter.
(b) A person responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining information referred to in this chapter who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally discloses or fails to protect medical or epidemiological information classified as confidential under this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) In addition to the penalty prescribed by subsection (b), a public employee who violates this section is subject to discharge or other disciplinary action under the personnel rules of the agency that employs the employee.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-45-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.212-2003, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 41. Public Health Measures for the Prevention and Control of Disease
16-41-10-1. "Emergency Medical Services Provider" Defined
16-41-10-2. Notification of Emergency Medical Services Providers and Law Enforcement Officers
16-41-10-2.6. Emergency Application for Blood or Body Fluid Specimen
16-41-10-3. Notification of Facilities
16-41-10-3.5. Prohibiting Physical Restraint; Releasing Patient; Immunity
16-41-10-4. Disclosure of Exposure to Communicable Disease; Treatment and Counseling
16-41-10-5. Disclosure of Medical or Epidemiological Information; Penalties