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A plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident caused by the defendant. The plaintiff sued the defendant for his injuries. In preparation for trial, the plaintiff's attorney hired a doctor to examine the plaintiff. At trial, the defense attorney attempts to call the doctor as a witness to testify about statements the plaintiff made in confidence to the doctor about his injuries, which the doctor then communicated to the plaintiff's attorney. The state recognizes only the common law privileges. Should this testimony be admitted

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Yes! The Courtroom is the only place where the "Doctor/Patient Confidentiality" does not uphold.

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