27-12-302. Content of application -- waiver of confidentiality of medical records. - Montana Statutes

     27-12-302. Content of application -- waiver of confidentiality of medical records. The application must contain a statement:
     (1) in reasonable detail of the elements of the chiropractic physician's conduct that are believed to constitute a malpractice claim, the dates the conduct occurred, and the names and addresses of all witnesses, chiropractic and other physicians, and hospitals having contact with the claimant; and
     (2) authorizing the panel to obtain access to all medical and hospital records and information pertaining to the claim and, for the purposes of the panel's consideration of the claim, waiving any privilege as to the contents of those records. Nothing in the statement may in any way be construed as waiving any privilege for any other purpose or in any other context, in or out of court.

     History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 262, L. 1989.