North Dakota § 43-05-16.3 - Powers of the board - Podiatrist cooperation
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-05-16.3 — Powers of the board - Podiatrist cooperation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-05-16.3. Powers of the board - Podiatrist cooperation
1. In investigating a podiatrist under this section, the board may subpoena the podiatrist and medical records relating to the practice of the podiatrist under investigation. The 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. confidentiality of the subpoenaed records under any other law does not affect the validity of the board's subpoena nor the admissibility of the records in board proceedings; however, the proceedings and records of the board which are exempt from subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence under chapter 23-34 are not subject to this subsection. Records of the board which are medical records subpoenaed under this subsection are confidential. A podiatrist or applicant for license under this chapter who is the subject of an investigation by the board shall cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes responding fully and promptly to any question raised by the board relating to the subject of the investigation and providing copies of patient medical records or other documentation to assist the board in its investigation. The board shall pay for the copies requested. Except in the case of subpoenaed records, if the board does not have written consent from a patient permitting access to the patient's records, the podiatrist or applicant for license shall delete any data in the record that identifies the patient before providing the record to the board. The board may subpoena witnesses relating to the practice of any podiatrist under investigation. The board may employ independent investigators when necessary. The board may hold confidential conferences with any complainant or podiatrist with respect to any complaint. If the board determines a violation of section 43-05-16 may have occurred, the board may issue a formal complaint against a licensed podiatrist.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-05-16.3 cover?
Section 43-05-16.3 ("Powers of the board - Podiatrist cooperation") 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.
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