37-11-320. Duty to report violations -- immunity from liability. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of state law regarding the confidentiality of health care information, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall report to the board any information that appears to show that another physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is:
(a) mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of physical therapy or practice as an assistant; or
(b) guilty of any act, omission, or condition that is grounds for disciplinary action under 37-11-321.
(2) There is no liability on the part of and no cause of action may arise against a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who in good faith provides information to the board as required by subsection (1).
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 55, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 253, L. 1995.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 37. Professions and Occupations
37-11-302. False oath or fraudulent representation to obtain license
37-11-303. Qualifications of applicants for license
37-11-304. Application for examination
37-11-306. Issuance of license -- certificate as evidence
37-11-307. Applicants licensed in other states
37-11-310. Foreign-trained applicants
37-11-312. Criminal record background check
37-11-313. through 37-11-315 reserved
37-11-316. Physical therapy licensure compact enactment -- provisions
37-11-317. through 37-11-319 reserved
37-11-320. Duty to report violations -- immunity from liability