Evid. Code, § 999 · Article 6. Physician-Patient Privilege
Evid. Code, § 999
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 318.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=999.
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