[§353-13.5]  Election of private medical or
psychological care by prisoners.  The director shall permit prisoners to
retain any private licensed medical doctor or psychologist for their own care
at the correctional facility in addition to such care as may be provided by the
department; provided that any fees or other costs charged by a private medical
doctor or psychologist for such care shall be the sole responsibility of the
prisoner and that such care shall not put the correctional facility to any hazard
and that such care shall conform to the department's rules and established
practices including any requirements concerning advance notice of visits with
the prisoner.  Medical doctors or psychologists who provide such care shall
provide timely reports to the department as to the physical or psychological
progress of the prisoner.  If the private care is discontinued, the department
shall be notified immediately by the private medical doctor or psychologist. 
In no event shall the department or the State incur any civil liability
whatsoever as a result of any private medical or psychological care
administered under this section. [L 1987, c 128, §1]