Section 35-32-103 – Genetic Data; Inspection; Retention.
35-32-103. Genetic data; inspection; retention. (a) An individual or the individual’s authorized representative may inspect, correct and obtain genetic data about the individual. (b) A person conducting genetic testing shall destroy an individual’s genetic data upon request by the individual or the individual’s authorized representative unless: (i) The data was obtained pursuant to W.S. 35-32-102(b); […]
Section 35-32-104 – Criminal Penalty; Private Right of Action.
35-32-104. Criminal penalty; private right of action. (a) Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation. (b) An individual whose rights have been violated under the provisions of this chapter may bring a civil action […]
Section 35-32-105 – General Provisions; Limitations.
35-32-105. General provisions; limitations. (a) The provisions of this chapter applicable to direct to consumer genetic testing companies shall not be waived. (b) The disclosure of genetic data pursuant to this chapter shall comply with all state and federal laws for the protection of privacy and security. This chapter shall not apply to protected health […]
Section 35-31-103 – Disclosure; Continuing Education Credit; Rulemaking.
35-31-103. Disclosure; continuing education credit; rulemaking. (a) Before a low income person receives volunteer health care services pursuant to this act, he or his legal representative shall sign a disclosure statement that informs the low income person of the following: (i) The health care provider shall be considered a public employee of the state under […]
Section 35-32-101 – Definitions.
35-32-101. Definitions. (a) As used in this chapter unless otherwise defined: (i) “Authorized representative” means a person authorized by state or federal law to make health care decisions for an individual; (ii) “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid; (iii) “Genetic testing” means any laboratory test of an individual’s complete DNA, regions of DNA, chromosomes or genes to […]
Section 35-32-102 – Genetic Testing; Prohibitions; Exceptions.
35-32-102. Genetic testing; prohibitions; exceptions. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person conducting genetic testing shall do any of the following without the informed consent of the individual or the individual’s authorized representative: (i) Obtain an individual’s genetic data; (ii) Perform genetic testing on an individual; (iii) Retain an individual’s […]
Section 35-31-102 – Volunteer Health Services; Application of Claims Act; Exclusiveness of Remedy; Contract Requirements.
35-31-102. Volunteer health services; application of claims act; exclusiveness of remedy; contract requirements. (a) The department may execute contracts with health care providers and medical facilities to deliver volunteer health care services to low income persons as a deemed public employee or medical facility of the state. (b) A health care provider who delivers volunteer […]
Section 35-30-103 – Notification by Hospital to Caregiver.
35-30-103. Notification by hospital to caregiver. If a patient has designated a caregiver, a hospital shall notify the caregiver of the patient’s discharge to the patient’s residence or to another place, including another hospital or medical facility, as soon as practicable. In the event the hospital is unable to contact the designated caregiver, the lack […]
Section 35-30-104 – Consultation With Caregiver by Hospital; Discharge Plan.
35-30-104. Consultation with caregiver by hospital; discharge plan. (a) As soon as practicable after designation of a caregiver, the hospital shall attempt to consult with the designated caregiver to prepare for the patient’s aftercare and shall issue a discharge plan describing a patient’s aftercare needs. (b) Before discharge, the hospital shall provide individualized explanations and […]
Section 35-30-105 – Construction of Act.
35-30-105. Construction of act. (a) Nothing in this act shall interfere with the rights of a person legally authorized to make health care decisions for a patient. (b) Nothing in this act shall create a private right of action against a hospital, hospital employee or a duly authorized agent of a hospital, or otherwise supersede […]