§ 5-37.3-6.3. Exceptions.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the rights to confrontation and compulsory process secured to a defendant in a criminal prosecution pursuant to the state and federal constitutions.
(b) This chapter shall not be construed to interfere with any federal laws or regulations that provide more extensive protection than provided in this chapter for the confidentiality of healthcare information.
History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 248, § 3; P.L. 1996, ch. 266, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-37.3 - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act
Section 5-37.3-1. - Short title.
Section 5-37.3-2. - Statement of purpose.
Section 5-37.3-3. - Definitions.
Section 5-37.3-4. - Limitations on and permitted disclosures.
Section 5-37.3-5. - Transfer and amendment of information.
Section 5-37.3-5.1. - Diagnostic tests — Transfer and access.
Section 5-37.3-6. - Court proceedings — Confidential healthcare communication.
Section 5-37.3-6.1. - Court proceedings — Confidential healthcare information.
Section 5-37.3-6.2. - Legislative or administrative proceedings.
Section 5-37.3-6.3. - Exceptions.
Section 5-37.3-7. - Medical peer-review boards.
Section 5-37.3-8. - Appointment of guardian ad litem for incompetent persons.
Section 5-37.3-9. - Penalties — Attorney’s fees for violations.
Section 5-37.3-10. - Waivers void.
Section 5-37.3-11. - Severability.
Section 5-37.3-12. - Right to confidential communication of confidential healthcare information.