Section 1303.906 - Confidentiality agreements(a) Confidentiality agreements.--Upon settlement of a medical professional liability action containing a confidentiality agreement or upon a court order sealing the settlement and related records for purposes of confidentiality, the agreement or order shall not be operable against the licensure board to obtain copies of medical records of the patient on whose behalf the action is commenced. Prior to obtaining medical records under this subsection, the licensure board must obtain the consent of the patient or the patient's legal representative.(b) Applicability.--The addition of subsection (a) shall apply to settlements entered into and court orders issued on or after the effective date of this chapter. 2002, March 20, P.L. 154, No. 13, § 906, effective in 60 days.