Rhode Island § 23-104-6 § 23-104-6. Confidentiality protections for clinicians seeking assistance.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-104-6 — § 23-104-6. Confidentiality protections for clinicians seeking assistance.

Rhode Island § 23-104-6

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-104The Rhode Island Clinician Wellness and Support Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-104-6 (2026).

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§ 23-104-6. Confidentiality protections for clinicians seeking assistance.
(a) Clinicians who voluntarily seek help through the PHP or comparable program shall be
            protected from automatic reporting to their respective licensing boards, provided
            the clinician complies with treatment recommendations and does not pose a risk to
            patient safety.
         
(b) Communications between clinicians and personnel of the PHP or comparable program shall
            be confidential and privileged under Rhode Island law, similar to attorney-client
            and peer support protections.
         
(c) The PHP or compa

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§ 23-104-6. Confidentiality protections for clinicians seeking assistance.

(a) Clinicians who voluntarily seek help through the PHP or comparable program shall be protected from automatic reporting to their respective licensing boards, provided the clinician complies with treatment recommendations and does not pose a risk to patient safety.

(b) Communications between clinicians and personnel of the PHP or comparable program shall be confidential and privileged under Rhode Island law, similar to attorney-client and peer support protections.

(c) The PHP or comparable program may act as intermediaries between clinicians and the relevant licensing board to ensure that clinicians can obtain care without unnecessary professional repercussions.