§27-3-1. Definition of Confidential Information; Disclosure

(a) Communications and information obtained in the course of treatment or evaluation of any client or patient are confidential information. Such confidential information includes the fact that a person is or has been a client or patient, information transmitted by a patient or client or family thereof for purposes relating to diagnosis or treatment, information […]

§27-3-2. Authorization of Disclosure of Confidential Information

No consent or authorization for the transmission or disclosure of confidential information is effective unless it is in writing and signed by the patient or client by his or her legal guardian. Every person signing an authorization shall be given a copy. Every person requesting the authorization shall inform the patient, client or authorized representative […]