2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 19a-593a. Limitation on causes of action for HIV-related test.
Sec. 19a-593a. Limitation on causes of action for HIV-related test. No cause
of action for civil assault, civil battery, invasion of privacy or failure to obtain informed
consent shall arise against any acute care general hospital licensed under chapter 368v
or any other health care provider or person responsible for administering an HIV-related
test, or causing such test to be administered, as required by section 19a-55 or 19a-593,
on the basis that such HIV-related test was administered without the consent of the
patient or the patient's parent or guardian. Nothing in this section shall be construed to:
(1) Relieve any person or entity from liability for (A) negligence in administering such
HIV-related test, (B) negligence in the reporting or distribution of the results of such
HIV-related test, (C) negligence related to the provision of any counseling about a patient's decision whether to obtain treatment as a result of such HIV-related test, or (D)
negligence in the treatment of a patient; or (2) eliminate or limit any defense to any
cause of action that is or may be alleged against such hospital, health care provider or
person responsible for administering such HIV-related test or causing such test to be
administered.
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-4 effective July 1, 2001.
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