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A health care professional, including a physician, nurse or health care provider, and a health care institution, including a hospital, clinic, child advocacy center or health care facility, that provides evidence or information to a law enforcement officer pursuant to this act at the request or consent of the victim is immune from any civil or professional liability that might arise from the action, with the exception of willful or wanton misconduct.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 10172.4. Civil immunity - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-10172-4/
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