Pete Is on Trial for Sexually Abusing Quint, His 5-Year-Old

question 54

Multiple Choice

Pete is on trial for sexually abusing Quint, his 5-year-old son by a former marriage. Pete and Robin, Quint's mother, have been divorced for 3 years. Dr. Stein, Quint's pediatrician, discovered physical injuries indicative of sexual abuse during a routine physical. He reported the case to Children's Protective Services as he was required to do under state law. Pete pays for Quint's health insurance. Can Pete successfully prevent Dr. Stein from testifying based on the Physician-Patient Privilege?

• A) Yes, the person who pays for medical services can invoke the privilege.
• B) Yes, Quint is a minor and cannot invoke the privilege on his own.
• C) No, only the insurance company can claim the privilege.
• D) No, the privilege does not apply because Dr. Stein is a mandated reporter of child abuse.

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