California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 1 — Persons, Part 2.6 — Confidentiality of Medical Information, Chapter 6 — Relationship to Existing Law, Section 56.31
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in subdivision (f) of Section 56.30 shall permit the disclosure or use of medical information regarding whether a patient is infected with or exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus without the prior authorization from the patient unless the patient is an injured worker claiming to be infected with or exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus through an exposure incident arising out of and in the course of employment.
Notes
Prohibits disclosing or using a patient's HIV infection or exposure information under the industrial accidents exemption in Section 56.30(f) without prior patient authorization. Excepts injured workers who claim HIV infection or exposure from an exposure incident arising out of and in the course of employment.
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