§ 23-17.8-6. Abrogation of privilege.
Any privilege established by chapter 37.3 of title 5 or any professional code, relating to the exclusion of confidential communications and/or the competency of witnesses, may not be invoked in any civil or criminal action arising out of a report made pursuant to this chapter or the failure to make a report as required by this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 409, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.8 - Abuse in Healthcare Facilities
Section 23-17.8-1. - Definitions.
Section 23-17.8-2. - Duty to report.
Section 23-17.8-3. - Penalty — Failure to report.
Section 23-17.8-4. - Immunity from liability.
Section 23-17.8-5. - Non-retaliation or discrimination.
Section 23-17.8-6. - Abrogation of privilege.
Section 23-17.8-7. - Notice — Posting provisions.
Section 23-17.8-7.1. - Penalty — Failure to post requirements.
Section 23-17.8-8. - Requirements additional.
Section 23-17.8-10. - Penalties.
Section 23-17.8-10.1. - License revocation.
Section 23-17.8-11. - Records of the department of health.