A practitioner shall not willfully or negligently breach the confidentiality between a practitioner and a patient. A breach of confidentiality that is required or permitted by applicable law or beyond the control of the practitioner shall not be considered negligent or willful.
18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-140-130
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.15 of the Code of Virginia.