New Hampshire § 326-E-13 - Section 326-E:13 Privileged Communications.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 326-E-13 — Section 326-E:13 Privileged Communications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 326-E-13. Section 326-E:13 Privileged Communications.
The confidential communications between licensed respiratory care practitioners and their clients or patients is placed on the same legal basis as those between physician and patient, and except as otherwise provided by law, no respiratory care practitioner shall be required to disclose such privileged communications. Confidential communications between a patient or client and any person working under the supervision of such practitioner that are customary and necessary for diagnosis and treatment are privileged to the same extent as though those communications were with the supervising licensed practitioner. This section shall not apply to investigations and hearings conducted by the office or by any other agency regulating health professions in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 326-E-13
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 326-E-13 cover?
Section 326-E-13 ("Section 326-E:13 Privileged Communications.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Hampshire § 326-E-13?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 326-E-13" (New Hampshire). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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How does New Hampshire § 326-E-13 apply to my situation?
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