20:41:09:04.01Doctor-patient confidentiality.

A chiropractor may not reveal information relating to treatment or care of a patient unless: (1) The chiropractor is provided with a medical release signed by the patient authorizing the release of either patient information or patient records, or both; (2) The release of either patient information or patient records, or both, is requested in accordance with SDCL 36-5-19, 36-5-15.2, or 36-5-16 and 36-5-16.1; or (3) The release of either patient information or patient records, or both, is required by law.

Source: 25 SDR 80, effective December 6, 1998; 29 SDR 34, effective September 19, 2002.