Evidence Code 992 (1965; amended 1967)
Summary:
The section defines "confidential communications between patient and physician."
Data Origin:
physician Parties Bound:
physician Subject Conferred Legal Right of Action:
patient Associated Federal Law(s):
Definitions : Including: Covered Entity; Disclosure; Electronic protected health care information; Employer; Group health plan; Health care provider; HMO; Individually identifiable health information; Modify; Protected Health Information; (among others)
Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures of protected health information: general rules : A covered entity may not use or disclose protected health information; exceptions.