doctor-patient privilege — In law of evidence, right of patient to exclude from evidence communications made by him to his physician; recognized in most jurisdictions but sometimes limited; e.g. to communications to psychotherapist … Black's law dictionary
doctor-patient privilege — In law of evidence, right of patient to exclude from evidence communications made by him to his physician; recognized in most jurisdictions but sometimes limited; e.g. to communications to psychotherapist … Black's law dictionary
Physician–patient privilege — Evidence Part of the … Wikipedia
Physician-patient privilege — In the laws of many common law jurisdictions, the concept of legal privilege, or the rule that certain conversations are so private and confidential that they cannot be used as evidence in court, extends to communication between a patient and… … Wikipedia
physician-patient privilege — The right to withhold evidence in a trial or other legal proceeding on the basis that any information disclosed by a patient to a doctor for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment is confidential (unless the patient consents to disclosure).… … Law dictionary
privilege — priv·i·lege n [Latin privilegium law affecting a specific person, special right, from privus private + leg lex law] 1: a right, license, or exemption from duty or liability granted as a special benefit, advantage, or favor: as a: an exemption… … Law dictionary
patient — I adjective acquiescent, agreeable, assiduous, calm, compliant, composed, constant, continuing, controlled, decided, determined, diligent, docile, dogged, dutiful, easygoing, enduring, firm, forbearing, forgiving, hard working, imperturbable,… … Law dictionary
privilege — A particular and peculiar benefit or advantage enjoyed by a person, company, or class, beyond the common advantages of other citizens. An exceptional or extraordinary power or exemption. A peculiar right, advantage, exemption, power, franchise,… … Black's law dictionary
privilege */*/ — UK [ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ] / US noun Word forms privilege : singular privilege plural privileges 1) [countable] a special benefit that is available only to a particular person or group Cheap air travel is one of the privileges of working for the airline.… … English dictionary
privilege — priv|i|lege [ prıvəlıdʒ ] noun ** 1. ) count a special benefit that is available only to a particular person or group: Cheap air travel is one of the privileges of working for the airline. The country should extend trade privileges to its poorer… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
