North Dakota § 23-34-02 - Peer review records - Confidentiality
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-34-02 — Peer review records - Confidentiality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-34-02. Peer review records - Confidentiality
1. Peer review records are confidential and may be used by a peer review organization and the organization members only for conducting a professional peer review. 2. A health care organization may release reports, data compilations, analyses, and summaries, which are prepared by a peer review organization and which identify or analyze trends in medical errors to the department of health and human services, the North Dakota hospital association, and the North Dakota hospital foundation. 3. The department of health and human services, the North Dakota hospital association, and the North Dakota hospital foundation may release any information provided under subsection 2 to the public. 4. This section does not prohibit access of the department of health and human services to peer review records to determine compliance with requirements of federal or state law for the survey and certification of a health care facility or for trauma center designation and as authorized under any rules issued under section 23-01.2-01 or 23-01-11 to enable the state to be in compliance with any federal laws to qualify for any federal funds related to medical facilities or agencies licensed by the department of health and human services.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-34-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-34-02 cover?
Section 23-34-02 ("Peer review records - Confidentiality") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 23-34-02?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 23-34-02" (North Dakota). 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 North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 23-34-02 apply to my situation?
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