California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 999

Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 318.

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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Cal. Evid. Code § 999 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/evid/division-8-privileges/chapter-4-particular-privileges/article-6-physician-patient-privilege/section-999

Other sections in Article 6 - Physician-Patient Privilege

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