Privileged communications; provides communications between physicians and patients thereof. (SB1275)

Introduced By

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg) with support from co-patron Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)

Progress

√	Introduced
√	Passed Committee
√	Passed House
√	Passed Senate
√	Signed by Governor
√	Became Law

Description

Privileged communications. Provides that communications between physicians and their patients are privileged and cannot be disclosed, except at the request or with the consent of the patient. Currently, physicians cannot be required to disclose such communications, but may voluntarily disclose such communications. Amends § 8.01-399 (“Communications between physicians and patients.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed

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Poll Results

1 vote

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