South Dakota § 36-2A-17 - Physician wellness program--Confidentiality--Exemption.
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§ 36-2A-17. Physician wellness program--Confidentiality--Exemption.
Any record of a person's participation in a physician wellness program is confidential and not subject to discovery, subpoena, or a reporting requirement to the applicable board, unless the person voluntarily provides for written release of the information or the disclosure is required to meet the licensee's obligation to report a criminal charge or action, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, as defined in §§ 36-4-30, 36-4-30.1, and 36-4A-38.
Source: SL 2021, ch 171, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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