Indiana Statutes

§ 16-39-8-1 — Libel or slander; immunity

Indiana § 16-39-8-1
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 16HEALTH
Art. 39HEALTH RECORDS
Ch. 8Immunity From Liability

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Ind. Code § 16-39-8-1 (2026).

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Providers and the providers' employees, agents, and representatives are immune from civil action for libel or slander arising from information or entries made in a patient health record if the information or entries are made in good faith and without malice. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-11.]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.

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