42 USC 3420: Evidence; examining physician a competent and compellable witness; physician-patient privilege

42 USC 3420: Evidence; examining physician a competent and compellable witness; physician-patient privilege Text contains those laws in effect on January 23, 2000

From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 42-NARCOTIC ADDICT REHABILITATIONSUBCHAPTER II-CIVIL COMMITMENT OF PERSONS NOT CHARGED WITH ANY CRIMINAL OFFENSE

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§3420. Evidence; examining physician a competent and compellable witness; physician-patient privilege

Any physician conducting an examination under this subchapter shall be a competent and compellable witness at any hearing or other proceeding conducted pursuant to this subchapter and the physician-patient privilege shall not be applicable.

( Pub. L. 89–793, title III, §310, Nov. 8, 1966, 80 Stat. 1447 .)