Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Physician-Patient Privilege

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the physician-patient privilege?

• A) It is designed to protect the physician in litigation.
• B) It is designed to prevent forced disclosure of information by the health care provider.
• C) It may not be asserted on behalf of the patient by the physician.
• D) It applies only to criminal actions.

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