Abrogation of privilege

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.8-6., under Chapter 23-17.8 Abuse in Healthcare Facilities.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.8-6.

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.