Physician, optometrist, or advanced practice nurse immunity
Sec. 7.5. A physician licensed to practice medicine under
IC 25-22.5, an optometrist licensed to practice optometry under
IC 25-24, or an advanced practice nurse licensed under IC 25-23 who
has personally examined the patient not more than thirty (30) days
before making a report concerning the patient's fitness to operate a
motor vehicle is not civilly or criminally liable for a report made in
good faith to the:
(1) bureau;
(2) commission; or
(3) driver licensing medical advisory board;
concerning the fitness of a patient of the physician, optometrist, or
advanced practice nurse to operate a motor vehicle in a manner that
does not jeopardize the safety of individuals or property.
As added by P.L.210-2005, SEC.41.
Last modified: May 27, 2006