California Statutes

§ 991. — 991. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

California § 991.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code EVIDEvidence Code - EVID
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges
Art. 6.ARTICLE 6. Physician-Patient Privilege

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Cal. Evidence Code - EVID Code § 991. (2026).

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As used in this article, “patient” means a person who consults a physician or submits to an examination by a physician for the purpose of securing a diagnosis or preventive, palliative, or curative treatment of his physical or mental or emotional condition.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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