[§324-42]  Information collection.  (a) 
Health care facilities and health care providers shall make available to the
[birth defects program] information contained in health care records that
pertain to birth defects or other adverse reproductive outcomes.



(b)  Any person or public or private health
care facility may provide information or other data or relevant material
relating to individuals with birth defects or adverse reproductive outcomes to
the [birth defects program] for inclusion in the birth defects registry.



(c)  This part shall not apply if the parent,
guardian, or other person having custody or control of the child objects on the
grounds that the collection of the information conflicts with their religious
beliefs.  The written objection shall be made a part of the child's medical
record.



(d)  No liability of any kind or character for
damages or other relief shall arise or be enforced against any person or
organization by reason of having provided information or material to the [birth
defects program]. [L 2002, c 252, pt of §2]



 



Cross References



 



  Birth defects program, see §321-422.