Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), information relating to the physical therapist-patient relationship is confidential and may not be communicated to a third party who is not involved in the patient’s care without the written authorization of the patient.

     (b) The physical therapist-patient privilege does not extend to cases in which the physical therapist or physical therapy assistant has a duty to report information as required by law.

As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.29.