California · Evidence Code

EVID §1001: There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue of breach, by the physician or by the patient, of a duty arising out of the physician-patient relationship.

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Communications between a physician and patient lose confidentiality protections when either party claims the other breached duties within their professional relationship.

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There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue of breach, by the physician or by the patient, of a duty arising out of the physician-patient relationship.

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