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 § 85-101-161
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2956.8:1 of the Code of Virginia.