§ Sec. 996. Patient-litigant exception

§ 996. Patient-litigant exception

 

There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the condition of the patient if such issue has been tendered by:

 

(a) The patient;

 

(b) Any party claiming through or under the patient;

 

(c) Any party claiming as a beneficiary of the patient through a contract to which the patient is or was a party; or

 

(d) The plaintiff in an action brought under Section 376 or 377 of the Code of Civil Procedure for damages for the injury or death of the patient.