Title 31 — Title 31
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O.C.G.A. § 31-33-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Patient’’ means any person who has received health care services from a provider. (2) ‘‘Provider’’ means all hospitals, including public, private, osteopathic, and tuberculosis hospitals; other special care units, including podiatric facil…
O.C.G.A. § 31-33-4 Mental health records
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The provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise provided in Code Sections 31-33-3, 31-33-7, and 31-33-8, shall not apply to psychiatric, psychological, or other mental health records of a patient. History. — Code 1981, § 31-32-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1680, § 1; Code 198…
O.C.G.A. § 31-33-5 Immunity from liability for releasing information
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Any provider releasing information in good faith pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall not be civilly or criminally liable to the patient, guardian, parent, or any other person for such release. History. — Code 1981, § 31-32-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1680, § 1; Cod…
O.C.G.A. § 31-33-6 Confidential communications
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as destroying or diminishing the privileged or confidential nature of any communication now or hereafter recognized by law. History. — Code 1981, § 31-32-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1680, § 1; Code 1981, § 31-33-6, as redesignated by G…
O.C.G.A. § 31-33-8 Immunity from liability for releasing information
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Confidential communications. Furnishing copies of psychological or psychiatric evaluation to law enforcement officer upon request. Electronic records; application to psychiatric, psychological, or other mental health records. Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Immoral and U…