There is no privilege under this article in a proceeding to commit the patient or otherwise place him or his property, or both, under the control of another because of his alleged mental or physical condition.

(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

Terms Used In California Evidence Code 1004

  • patient: means a person who consults a physician or submits to an examination by a physician for the purpose of securing a diagnosis or preventive, palliative, or curative treatment of his physical or mental or emotional condition. See California Evidence Code 991
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See California Evidence Code 185
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