A chiropractor may not reveal information relating to treatment or care of a patient unless:

1. (1) The chiropractor is provided with a medical release signed by the patient authorizing the release of either patient information or patient records, or both;
2. (2) The release of either patient information or patient records, or both, is requested in accordance with SDCL 36-5-19, 36-5-15.2, or 36-5-16 and 36-5-16.1; or
3. (3) The release of either patient information or patient records, or both, is required by law.

Source: 25 SDR 80, effective December 6, 1998; 29 SDR 34, effective September 19, 2002.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-4 , 36-5-15.2(1)(2).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-15 , 36-5-15.2(1)(2) , 36-5-16 , 36-5-16.1 , 36-5-19.1.