No liability for reporting test results

Current

If a responsible pathologist, pathologist, medical practitioner, nurse, midwife, qualified person or other person in good faith reports to the Chief Health Officer under section 111(1) the results of a test —

(a)

no civil or criminal liability is incurred as a result of making that report; and

(b)

making the report is not to be regarded as —

(i)

a breach of any duty of confidentiality or secrecy imposed by law; or

(ii)

a breach of professional ethics or standards or any principles of conduct applicable to the person’s employment; or

(iii)

unprofessional conduct.

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113 No liability for reporting test results