Section 36-11-69 - Release of patient information--Good faith required

36-11-69. Release of patient information--Good faith required.Patient information may be released only in the following circumstances:(1)If it is authorized by the patient;(2)If it is requested by the board as part of an inspection or investigation of a pharmacy or pharmacist;(3)If, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, release to practitioners and other pharmacists is necessary to protect the patient's health and well-being; and(4)If other persons are authorized or required by law to obtain access to patient information.A pharmacist or pharmacy is immune from civil liability for any action based on good faith release of patient information under this section. Source: SL 1992, ch 270, §4.