Court says warning is OK, testifying is not

Article Abstract:

It was decided in a California case that psychiatrists can warn the proper authorities about the potential violence of a patient against others to protect the public safety but cannot testify at the patient's trial to ensure the retention of physician-patient confidentiality.

United States, Public affairs, Ethics, Interpretation and construction, Ethical aspects, Testimony, Confidential communications, Psychiatrists, Physician-patient privilege, Evidence

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Calif. court lifts immunity for credentialing information

Article Abstract:

A California court allowed a lawsuit by a physician against a hospital for the exchange of credentialing information that the physician believed was untrue and damaged his career.

Company legal issue, Cases, Peer review

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California court throws out "speculative" expert testimony

Article Abstract:

The California Medical Assn wants to prevent the introduction of 'speculative' testimony in medical cases.

Strategy & planning, Management dynamics, Professional Organizations, Medical Associations, Management, Planning, Company business management, Evidence, Expert, Expert evidence, Company business planning, Medical societies, California Medical Association

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