California · Evidence Code
EVID §999: There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the condition of the patient in a proceeding to recover damages on account of the conduct of the patient
What this law says, in plain English
In civil damage cases involving a patient's condition, communications are not protected as privileged and may be used as evidence.
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There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the condition of the patient in a proceeding to recover damages on account of the conduct of the patient if good cause for disclosure of the communication is shown.
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