privileged communications definition

privileged communications

Confidential communications protected under law against any disclosure (whether forced or voluntary) over the objection of the holder of the privilege. Doctors and therapists, in general, have comparatively fewer privileges, and can be compelled to testify in certain cases such as child abuse.

privileged communications is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.

privileged communications appears in the definition of the following term: doctor-patient privilege

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