(a) In this section, 'the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems' means the agency described in § 13–503 of the Education Article. (b) No action may be brought against a person, firm, or corporation who furnishes confidential records, reports, statements, notes, or other information to one of the following agencies or their authorized agents, for purposes of research and study: (1) The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty or its allied committees; (2) An 'in–hospital' staff committee; (3) A nationally organized medical society or research group; (4) The Maryland Department of Health; or (5) The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
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