25 U.S.C. § 1680u — Traditional health care practices

Although the Secretary^* may promote traditional health care practices, consistent with the Service^* standards for the provision of health care, health promotion^*, and disease prevention^* under this chapter, the United States is not liable for any provision of traditional health care practices pursuant to this chapter that results in damage, injury, or death to a patient. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter any liability or other obligation that the United States may otherwise have under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) 1 or this chapter.