Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-33-8 - Confidentiality and Report8.1. All records of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of any patient which are maintained pursuant to the provision of these rules and regulations shall be confidential. The release of such information shall be effected by court order, subpoena duces tecum, or by the written verified authorization of the patient.8.2. The proceedings of the patient qualification review board shall be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6. Article 9A, Section 4, or the West Virginia Code of 1931. as amended unless specifically requested by the practitioner, the hospital pharmacy or the patient whose cases are under review and consideration. Such request for an open meeting shall be submitted in writing and made a part of the record.8.3. Pursuant to the provision of Chapter 16, Article 5B, Section 10 of the West Virginia Code of 1931, as amended, the director in conjunction with the patient qualification review board shall annually report his findings and recommendations to the governor and the legislature regarding the effectiveness of the controlled substances therapeutic research program.