Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

Information received by the licensing agency
through filed reports, inspection, or as otherwise authorized under this law,
which would identify individual residents or patients of facilities or
agencies as defined shall be subject to disclosure according to chapter 3,
title 9, Idaho Code, except in a proceeding involving the question of
licensure. Public disclosure of information obtained by the licensing agency
for the purposes of this act shall be governed by chapter 3, title 9, Idaho
Code. Nothing in this act, however, shall be construed, nor shall any rule or
regulation be promulgated under this section, as to impair, restrict or alter
the confidentiality and privilege afforded the physician and patient
communications, including without limitation, documentation thereof in records
of facilities or agencies as defined, or communications to and with nurses or
other assisting persons or entities, nor shall this act be construed to amend
by implication such physician-patient communication privilege as provided
elsewhere in this code, including without limitation section 9-203(4), Idaho
Code, which shall remain inviolate.

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