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Confidentiality of mental health information, SDLC § 27A-12-26
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Confidentiality of information acquired in course of providing mental health services
Classifies information obtained while providing mental health services and the records of mental health service recipients as confidential. Requires the record holder and the individual, about whom the information pertains to, consent to the disclosure of the information.