Physician wellness program--Confidentiality--Exemption

SDCL § 36-2A-17 — under HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

SDCL § 36-2A-17

Any record of a person's participation in a physician wellness program is confidential and not subject to discovery, subpoena, or a reporting requirement to the applicable board, unless the person voluntarily provides for written release of the information or the disclosure is required to meet the licensee's obligation to report a criminal charge or action, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, as defined in §§ 36-4-30 , 36-4-30 .1, and