§ 5-37.3-8. Appointment of guardian ad litem for incompetent persons.
Whenever healthcare information subject to this chapter is relevant to a criminal proceeding and the patient to whom it pertains is incompetent due to a physical or mental incapacity and has no authorized representative, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the patient who shall review the information and determine whether it is in the best interest of the patient to authorize disclosure of that information.
History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 356, § 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.