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Mass. Gen. Laws. Ann. ch. 112, §12 - Disclosure of information relative to venereal disease by registered physician
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“Disclosure of information relative to venereal disease by registered physician”
Any registered physician or surgeon who knows or has reason to believe that any person is infected with a venereal disease may disclose such information to any person from whom the infected person has received a promise of marriage or to the parent or guardian of such person if a minor. Such information given in good faith by a registered physician or surgeon shall not constitute a slander or libel.
Current as of June 2015
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