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medical treatment exception in Pennsylvania

26 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1996–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Smithgreen
pa · 1996 · cited in 16 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1997–2026
2 sentences

2026Commonwealth v. Vining, 744 A.2d 310, 319 (Pa. Super. 1999) (“In Commonwealth v. Smith, 681 A.2d 1288 (Pa. 1996) our Supreme Court refused to expand the scope of the medical treatment exception beyond its relatively limited nature to include the identity of a perpetrator.”); see also E.W. v. E.N., 327 A.3d 679 , 692 (Pa. Super. 2024) (“It is well-established that a statement identifying the individual who causes the injury that leads the declarant to seek medical treatment may not be admitted under the Rule 803(4) exception.”).

2024Appellant’s Brief at 15-16 (citing Commonwealth v. Smith, 681 A.2d 1288, 1293 (Pa. 1996) (concluding that “the trial court abused its discretion in admitting [a] nurse’s testimony which repeated the [victim’s] statement as to the identity of [her] alleged abuser pursuant to the medical treatment exception to the hearsay rule”)).

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Commonwealth v. Belknapgreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021
2 sentences

2021“The following two requirements must be satisfied in order for a statement to qualify as a medical treatment exception: (1) the statement must be made for the purpose of receiving medical treatment; and (2) the statement must be necessary and proper for diagnosis and treatment.” Commonwealth v. Belknap, 105 A.3d 7, 11 (Pa. Super. 2014).

2019“The medical treatment exception provides that testimony repeating out-of-court statements made for the purposes of receiving medical treatment are admissible as substantive evidence.” Commonwealth v. Belknap, 105 A.3d 7, 11 (Pa. Super. 2014) (citation omitted).

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Commonwealth v. Finkgreen
pasuperct · 2002 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019The Fink Court expounded on this reality as follows, The medical treatment exception provides that testimony repeating out-of-court statements made for the purposes of receiving medical treatment are admissible as substantive evidence. . . . [A] statement comes within this exception when two requirements are met: (1) the declarant must make the statement for the purpose of receiving medical treatment, e.g., statements relating to the cause of the injury, including testimony repeating statements made to nurses for the purposes of medical treatment and diagnosis; and (2) the statement must be ne

2014“The medical treatment exception provides that testimony repeating out-of-court statements made for the purposes of receiving medical treatment are admissible as substantive evidence.” Commonwealth v. Fink, 791 A.2d 1235, 1246 (Pa.Super.2002) (citation omitted).

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Commonwealth v. Vininggreen
pasuperct · 2000 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2026
2 sentences

2026Commonwealth v. Vining, 744 A.2d 310, 319 (Pa. Super. 1999) (“In Commonwealth v. Smith, 681 A.2d 1288 (Pa. 1996) our Supreme Court refused to expand the scope of the medical treatment exception beyond its relatively limited nature to include the identity of a perpetrator.”); see also E.W. v. E.N., 327 A.3d 679 , 692 (Pa. Super. 2024) (“It is well-established that a statement identifying the individual who causes the injury that leads the declarant to seek medical treatment may not be admitted under the Rule 803(4) exception.”).

2020Pa.R.E. 803(4), Comment; cf. Commonwealth v. Vining, 744 A.2d 310, 319 (Pa. Super. 1999) (en banc) (holding that doctor’s testimony that victim specifically named the defendant as the perpetrator of abuse was not relevant to medical treatment, but that the fact that the perpetrator was a “male adult” may be relevant). - 11 - J-S35037-20 J-S35038-20 such evidence.

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Cassidy v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that “the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse.” Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant “would seldom if ever” be related to diagnosis or treatment), ce rt. denied,

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that “the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse.” Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant “would seldom if ever” be related to diagnosis or treatment), ce rt. denied,

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United States v. John Louis Iron Shell, Jr.green
ca8 · 1980 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that “the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse.” Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant “would seldom if ever” be related to diagnosis or treatment), ce rt. denied,

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that "the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse." Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant "would seldom if ever" be related to diagnosis or treatment), cert. denied,

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Com. v. DJAgreen
pasuperct · 2002 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2014
2 sentences

2014This is true “regardless whether the declarant is available as a witness.” Commonwealth v. D.J.A., 800 A.2d 965, 975 (Pa.Super.2002), appeal denied, 579 Pa. 700 , 857 A.2d 677 (2004), appeal denied, 598 Pa. 786 , 959 A.2d 928 (2004).

2005Commonwealth v. D.J.A., 800 A.2d 965 , 976 (Pa. Commw. 2002), appeal denied, 579 Pa. 698 , 857 A.2d 677 (2004).

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Harris v. Toys\ R\" Us-Penngreen
· 2005 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019With respect to the admission by a party opponent exception under Rule 803(25)(D), the proponent of the statement must demonstrate that: “(1) the declarant was an agent or employee of a party opponent; (2) the declarant made the statement while employed by the party opponent; and (3) the statement concerned a matter within the scope of agency or employment.” Harris v. Toys “R” Us-Penn, Inc., 880 A.2d 1270, 1275 (Pa.Super. 2005) (citation omitted).

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Com. v. Eckertgreen
pa · 2008 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014This is true “regardless whether the declarant is available as a witness.” Commonwealth v. D.J.A., 800 A.2d 965, 975 (Pa.Super.2002), appeal denied, 579 Pa. 700 , 857 A.2d 677 (2004), appeal denied, 598 Pa. 786 , 959 A.2d 928 (2004).

2014Id. at 976 (citation omitted). *12 Upon review, we discern no abuse of discretion on the part of the trial court in concluding that Appellant’s aforementioned hearsay claim was devoid of merit.

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United States v. Matthew Wayne Tomegreen
ca10 · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See United States v. Tome, 61 F.3d 1446 (10th Cir.1995) (hearsay statement to physician identifying the identity of a sexual abuser who is a family member admissible under Rule 803(4)); United States v. Longie, 984 F.2d 955 (8th Cir.1993) (identity of abuser admissible under Rule 803(4) since such information is particularly important as it affects the physician’s treatment and recommendation for counseling); Renville, supra (statements by victim to her treating physician identifying her stepfather as her abuser were admissible under the medical treatment exception). .

1996See United States v. Tome, 61 F.3d 1446 (10th Cir.1995) (hearsay statement to physician identifying the identity of a sexual abuser who is a family member admissible under Rule 803(4)); United States v. Longie, 984 F.2d 955 (8th Cir.1993) (identity of abuser admissible under Rule 803(4) since such information is particularly important as it affects the physician's treatment and recommendation for counseling); Renville, supra (statements by victim to her treating physician identifying her stepfather as her abuser were admissible under the medical treatment exception). [2] The majority, in rever

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Cody v. S.K.F. Industries, Inc.green
pa · 1972 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996The second requirement for a statement to come within the medical treatment exception is that the statement be pertinent to medical treatment. 2 Joseph, Evidence in America, Rule 803 at p. 58; see Cody 447 Pa. at 566 , 291 A.2d at 776 .

1996The second requirement for a statement to come within the medical treatment exception is that the statement be pertinent to medical treatment. 2 Joseph, Evidence in America, Rule 803 at p. 58; see Cody 447 Pa. at 566 , 291 A.2d at 776 .

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Eakes v. Stategreen
miss · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Eakes v. State, 665 So.2d 852 (Miss.1995) (statement to physician as to identity of abuser of child sexual abuse victim admissible under medical treatment hearsay exception); Nelson, supra (child’s statement to psychologist that father assaulted her was admissible under medical treatment exception to the hearsay rule); State v. Vosika, 83 Or.App. 298 , 731 P.2d 449 (1987) (physician who reasonably relied on child sexual abuse victim’s identification of her abuser as a family member in treating victim may testify under medical treatment exception as to victim’s statement); Goldade, supra, (

1996See Eakes v. State, 665 So.2d 852 (Miss.1995) (statement to physician as to identity of abuser of child sexual abuse victim admissible under medical treatment hearsay exception); Nelson, supra (child's statement to psychologist that father assaulted her was admissible under medical treatment exception to the hearsay rule); State v. Vosika, 83 Or.App. 298 , 731 P.2d 449 (1987) (physician who reasonably relied on child sexual abuse victim's identification of her abuser as a family member in treating victim may testify under medical treatment exception as to victim's statement); Goldade, supra .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Harvey M. Renville green
ca8 · 1985
2 sentences

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir.1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth’s argument was “at first blush, inviting[,]” the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, “everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception.” Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir. 1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth's argument was "at first blush, inviting[,]" the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, "everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception." Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

31996–2002
Goldade v. State green
wyo · 1983
2 sentences

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir.1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth’s argument was “at first blush, inviting[,]” the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, “everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception.” Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir. 1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth's argument was "at first blush, inviting[,]" the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, "everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception." Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

31996–2002
Lichtenwallner v. Lanbach green
pa · 1884
2 sentences

2019As early as 1884, this Court stated that “nothing is better settled than that statements of a patient to his physician, as to the character and seat of his sensations, made for the purpose of receiving medical advice, are competent evidence. . . .” Lichtenwallner v. Laubach, 105 Pa. 366 (1884).

1996As early as 1884, this Court stated that “[njothing is better settled than that statements of a patient to his physician, as to the character and seat of his sensations, made for the purpose of receiving medical advice, are competent evidence----” Lichtenwallner v. Laubach, 105 Pa. 366 (1884).

21996–2019
Estate of Swift Ex Rel. Swift v. Northeastern Hospital of Philadelphia green
pasuperct · 1997
2 sentences

2015“The medical treatment exception to the hearsay rule provides that testimony repeating out-of-court statements which were made for purposes of receiving medical treatment are admissible as substantive evidence.” Estate of Swift, supra at 721 .

2002This rule was set forth in Swift v. Northeastern Hospital of Philadelphia, 456 Pa. Super. 330 , 690 A.2d 719 (1997), alloc. denied, 549 Pa. 716 , 701 A.2d 577 (1997).

22002–2015
Com. v. Henderson green
pa · 2004
2 sentences

2014This is true “regardless whether the declarant is available as a witness.” Commonwealth v. D.J.A., 800 A.2d 965, 975 (Pa.Super.2002), appeal denied, 579 Pa. 700 , 857 A.2d 677 (2004), appeal denied, 598 Pa. 786 , 959 A.2d 928 (2004).

2005Commonwealth v. D.J.A., 800 A.2d 965 , 976 (Pa. Commw. 2002), appeal denied, 579 Pa. 698 , 857 A.2d 677 (2004).

22005–2014
Walker v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1995
2 sentences

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that “the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse.” Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant “would seldom if ever” be related to diagnosis or treatment), ce rt. denied,

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that “the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse.” Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant “would seldom if ever” be related to diagnosis or treatment), ce rt. denied,

22002–2002
State v. Veluzat green
ri · 1990
2 sentences

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that “the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse.” Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant “would seldom if ever” be related to diagnosis or treatment), ce rt. denied,

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that "the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse." Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant "would seldom if ever" be related to diagnosis or treatment), cert. denied,

22002–2002
Eades v. United States green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that “the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse.” Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant “would seldom if ever” be related to diagnosis or treatment), ce rt. denied,

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that "the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse." Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant "would seldom if ever" be related to diagnosis or treatment), cert. denied,

22002–2002
Goolsby v. Virginia green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that “the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse.” Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant “would seldom if ever” be related to diagnosis or treatment), ce rt. denied,

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that "the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse." Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant "would seldom if ever" be related to diagnosis or treatment), cert. denied,

22002–2002
Owensby v. United States green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that “the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse.” Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant “would seldom if ever” be related to diagnosis or treatment), ce rt. denied,

2002The Commonwealth sought to introduce this statement under the medical treatment exception, arguing that "the statement as to identity of the perpetrator of abuse is of significance for psychological and emotional treatment of the victim as well as for the protection of the child from future abuse." Id. at 495 , 681 A.2d at 1292 . ¶ 32 Rejecting this argument, the Smith court first reviewed cases addressing similar issues, including U.S. v. Iron Shell, 633 F.2d 77, 81-85 (8th Cir.1980) (statements identifying assailant "would seldom if ever" be related to diagnosis or treatment), cert. denied,

22002–2002
Raymark Industries, Inc. v. Clay green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir.1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth’s argument was “at first blush, inviting[,]” the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, “everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception.” Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir. 1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth's argument was "at first blush, inviting[,]" the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, "everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception." Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

22002–2002
Lee v. United States green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir.1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth’s argument was “at first blush, inviting[,]” the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, “everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception.” Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir. 1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth's argument was "at first blush, inviting[,]" the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, "everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception." Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

22002–2002
Hastings v. United States green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir.1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth’s argument was “at first blush, inviting[,]” the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, “everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception.” Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

2002Contra U.S. v. Renville, 779 F.2d 430 (8th Cir.1985), and Goldade v. State, 674 P.2d 721 (Wyo.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1253 , 104 S.Ct. 3539 , 82 L.Ed.2d 844 (1984). ¶ 33 Next, although agreeing that the Commonwealth’s argument was “at first blush, inviting[,]” the Smith court concluded that if it were to accept that argument, “everything said by the patient in the context of being questioned for the purposes of psychological treatment and diagnosis would be admissible under the medical treatment exception.” Id. at 496 , 681 A.2d at 1292-1293 .

22002–2002
Commonwealth v. Brady green
pa · 1986
1 sentence

1998Brady , at 128-129, 507 A.2d at 69 .

11998–1998
United States v. Gary Longie green
ca8 · 1993
2 sentences

1996See United States v. Tome, 61 F.3d 1446 (10th Cir.1995) (hearsay statement to physician identifying the identity of a sexual abuser who is a family member admissible under Rule 803(4)); United States v. Longie, 984 F.2d 955 (8th Cir.1993) (identity of abuser admissible under Rule 803(4) since such information is particularly important as it affects the physician’s treatment and recommendation for counseling); Renville, supra (statements by victim to her treating physician identifying her stepfather as her abuser were admissible under the medical treatment exception). .

1996See United States v. Tome, 61 F.3d 1446 (10th Cir.1995) (hearsay statement to physician identifying the identity of a sexual abuser who is a family member admissible under Rule 803(4)); United States v. Longie, 984 F.2d 955 (8th Cir.1993) (identity of abuser admissible under Rule 803(4) since such information is particularly important as it affects the physician's treatment and recommendation for counseling); Renville, supra (statements by victim to her treating physician identifying her stepfather as her abuser were admissible under the medical treatment exception). [2] The majority, in rever

11996–1996
State v. Vosika green
orctapp · 1987
2 sentences

1996See Eakes v. State, 665 So.2d 852 (Miss.1995) (statement to physician as to identity of abuser of child sexual abuse victim admissible under medical treatment hearsay exception); Nelson, supra (child’s statement to psychologist that father assaulted her was admissible under medical treatment exception to the hearsay rule); State v. Vosika, 83 Or.App. 298 , 731 P.2d 449 (1987) (physician who reasonably relied on child sexual abuse victim’s identification of her abuser as a family member in treating victim may testify under medical treatment exception as to victim’s statement); Goldade, supra, (

1996See Eakes v. State, 665 So.2d 852 (Miss.1995) (statement to physician as to identity of abuser of child sexual abuse victim admissible under medical treatment hearsay exception); Nelson, supra (child’s statement to psychologist that father assaulted her was admissible under medical treatment exception to the hearsay rule); State v. Vosika, 83 Or.App. 298 , 731 P.2d 449 (1987) (physician who reasonably relied on child sexual abuse victim’s identification of her abuser as a family member in treating victim may testify under medical treatment exception as to victim’s statement); Goldade, supra, (

11996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3121 (6) PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3123 (4) PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3126 (3) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5985.1 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 41 (1992–2024) CT 37 (1988–2025) PA 26 (1996–2026) MI 9 (1986–2025) AR 8 (2002–2025) OH 8 (1993–2024) WA 5 (2001–2014) MT 5 (1991–2002) IL 4 (2005–2020) OR 4 (1993–2013) FL 2 (1993–2004) NC 2 (1988–1993) TN 2 (1996–1997) AL 2 (2004–2004) MD 2 (2003–2023) CO 2 (1986–2007) AZ 2 (1992–2018) WV 2 (2007–2022)

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