W. Va. Code § 16-5X-5

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 16-5X-5 - Exceptions and immunity
(a) This article may not be construed to interfere with the rights of a person legally authorized to make health care decisions as provided in article thirty, chapter sixteen of this code.
(b) Nothing in this act shall be construed to create a private right of action against a hospital, hospital employee, a duly authorized agent of the hospital or any consultants or contractors with whom the hospital has a contractual relationship.
(c) A hospital, a hospital employee or any consultants or contractors with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship shall not be held liable in any way for services rendered or not rendered by the lay caregiver.

W. Va. Code § 16-5X-5

Added by 2015 Acts, ch. 124 (HB 2100), eff. 6/8/2015.