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physician-patient privilege in Oregon

13 Oregon opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oregon 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State Ex Rel. Calley v. Olsengreen
or · 1975 · cited in 3 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1984–2017
2 sentences

2017In Calley, this court explained that the relevant question in determining whether a waiver of the physician-patient privilege occurred is whether the plaintiff “offer[ed herself or another person] as a witness.” 271 Or at 375 .

2017In Calley, this court explained that the relevant question in determining whether a waiver of the physician-patient privilege occurred is whether the plaintiff “offer [ed herself or another person] as a witness.” 271 Or at 375 .

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Collins v. Bairgreen
ind · 1969 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
1 sentence

1975However, as stated *382 in Collins v. Bair, 256 Ind 230, 268 NE2d 95, 101 (1971): “* * * Lest the physician-patient privilege become nothing more than a legal anachronism, it would seem apparent that the privilege is waived only to those matters causally and historically related to the condition put in issue and which have a direct medical relevance to the claim, counterclaim or defense made.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
State Ex Rel. Oregon Health Sciences University v. Haas green
or · 1997
2 sentences

2017Specifically with respect to the physician-patient privilege, “voluntary disclosure” of communications or other matters that are subject to the privilege occurs “upon the holder’s offering of any person as a witness who testifies as to the condition.” Id. (emphasis added).

2017Specifically with respect to the physician-patient privilege, “voluntary disclosure” of communications or other matters that are subject to the privilege occurs “upon the holder’s offering of any person as a witness who testifies as to the condition.” Id. (emphasis added).

22017–2017
Triplett v. Board of Social Protection green
orctapp · 1974
2 sentences

1976Dept. v. Martin, 19 Or App 28, 36 , 526 P2d 647 (1974), rev’d on other grounds 271 Or 603 , 533 P2d 780 (1975), this court had occasion to say that "* * * [i]n terms of the functions and purposes of the privileges, any distinction between a licensed psychologist and a psychiatrist would seem to be a specious one.” The rule applicable to when the physician-patient privilege applies is no more succinctly stated than in Triplett v. Bd. of Social Protection, 19 Or App 408, 414 , 528 P2d 563 (1974): "The physician-patient privilege created by ORS 44.040(l)(d) applies only as to 'information acquire

1976Dept. v. Martin, 19 Or App 28, 36 , 526 P2d 647 (1974), rev’d on other grounds 271 Or 603 , 533 P2d 780 (1975), this court had occasion to say that "* * * [i]n terms of the functions and purposes of the privileges, any distinction between a licensed psychologist and a psychiatrist would seem to be a specious one.” The rule applicable to when the physician-patient privilege applies is no more succinctly stated than in Triplett v. Bd. of Social Protection, 19 Or App 408, 414 , 528 P2d 563 (1974): "The physician-patient privilege created by ORS 44.040(l)(d) applies only as to 'information acquire

21976–1984
State v. Judd green
orctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2019That’s all I have.” Tape Recording, Senate Committee on Human Resources/ Aging, HB 2865, May 7, 1981, Tape 2, Side A (statement of 1 In particular, former ORS 418.775(1) (1971) provided: “In the case of abuse of a child, as defined in ORS 418.740, neither the physician-patient privilege nor the husband-wife privilege shall be a ground for excluding evidence regarding a child’s abuse, as defined in ORS 418.740, or the cause thereof, in any judicial proceeding resulting from a report made pursuant to 418.750.” Cite as 301 Or App 549 (2019) 561 William Perrin).

12019–2019
State v. Hudson green
orctapp · 1982
1 sentence

1986The common law rule would resolve that dilemma. 3 The common law rule is “that a death was not a homicide unless it resulted within a year and a day from the time of the act which was alleged to have caused it.” State v. Hudson, supra, 56 Or App at 464 . 4 ORS 418.775(1) provides: “In the case of abuse of a child, as defined in ORS 418.740, the psychotherapist-patient privilege, the physician-patient privilege, the privileges extended to nurses, to staff members of schools and to registered clinical social workers and the husband-wife privilege created by ORS 40.230 to 40.255 shall not be a gr

11986–1986
State v. Martin green
sd · 1979
1 sentence

1985State v. Martin, 274 NW2d 893 (SD), cert den 444 US 883 (1979). 5 This is consistent with the interpretation given the identical language in the attorney-client privilege, OEC 503(l)(b).

11985–1985
O'Neill v. O'Neill green
or · 1976
2 sentences

1985In State v. O’Neill, 274 Or 59 , 545 P2d 97 (1976), for example, this court held that the physician-patient privilege was applicable where the defendant was brought for the first time to a hospital crisis unit for observation and treatment.

1985In State v. O’Neill, 274 Or 59 , 545 P2d 97 (1976), for example, this court held that the physician-patient privilege was applicable where the defendant was brought for the first time to a hospital crisis unit for observation and treatment.

11985–1985
Worldwide Church of God, Inc. v. Superior Court of California green
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

1985State v. Martin, 274 NW2d 893 (SD), cert den 444 US 883 (1979). 5 This is consistent with the interpretation given the identical language in the attorney-client privilege, OEC 503(l)(b).

11985–1985
State v. Suttles green
orctapp · 1978
1 sentence

1979App. at 704-705 , 588 P.2d at 640 ) in reference to ORS 418.740 et seq., that those statutes: "* * * indicate that in subsequent legal proceedings arising out of those reports, the report itself shall be admissible and shall not be deemed in violation of the physician-patient privilege, the husband-wife privilege, or the privilege extended to staff members of schools and to nurses under ORS 44.040.

11979–1979
STATE EX REL. JUVENILE DEPT., CLATSOP CTY v. Martin neutral
or · 1975
2 sentences

1976Dept. v. Martin, 19 Or App 28, 36 , 526 P2d 647 (1974), rev’d on other grounds 271 Or 603 , 533 P2d 780 (1975), this court had occasion to say that "* * * [i]n terms of the functions and purposes of the privileges, any distinction between a licensed psychologist and a psychiatrist would seem to be a specious one.” The rule applicable to when the physician-patient privilege applies is no more succinctly stated than in Triplett v. Bd. of Social Protection, 19 Or App 408, 414 , 528 P2d 563 (1974): "The physician-patient privilege created by ORS 44.040(l)(d) applies only as to 'information acquire

1976Dept. v. Martin, 19 Or App 28, 36 , 526 P2d 647 (1974), rev’d on other grounds 271 Or 603 , 533 P2d 780 (1975), this court had occasion to say that "* * * [i]n terms of the functions and purposes of the privileges, any distinction between a licensed psychologist and a psychiatrist would seem to be a specious one.” The rule applicable to when the physician-patient privilege applies is no more succinctly stated than in Triplett v. Bd. of Social Protection, 19 Or App 408, 414 , 528 P2d 563 (1974): "The physician-patient privilege created by ORS 44.040(l)(d) applies only as to 'information acquire

11976–1976
STATE EX REL. JUV. DEPT. OF CLATSOP COUNTY v. Martin neutral
orctapp · 1974
2 sentences

1976Dept. v. Martin, 19 Or App 28, 36 , 526 P2d 647 (1974), rev’d on other grounds 271 Or 603 , 533 P2d 780 (1975), this court had occasion to say that "* * * [i]n terms of the functions and purposes of the privileges, any distinction between a licensed psychologist and a psychiatrist would seem to be a specious one.” The rule applicable to when the physician-patient privilege applies is no more succinctly stated than in Triplett v. Bd. of Social Protection, 19 Or App 408, 414 , 528 P2d 563 (1974): "The physician-patient privilege created by ORS 44.040(l)(d) applies only as to 'information acquire

1976Dept. v. Martin, 19 Or App 28, 36 , 526 P2d 647 (1974), rev’d on other grounds 271 Or 603 , 533 P2d 780 (1975), this court had occasion to say that "* * * [i]n terms of the functions and purposes of the privileges, any distinction between a licensed psychologist and a psychiatrist would seem to be a specious one.” The rule applicable to when the physician-patient privilege applies is no more succinctly stated than in Triplett v. Bd. of Social Protection, 19 Or App 408, 414 , 528 P2d 563 (1974): "The physician-patient privilege created by ORS 44.040(l)(d) applies only as to 'information acquire

11976–1976
State v. Jamison green
or · 1968
1 sentence

1974Turning to the Oregon cases dealing with this issue, in State v. Jamison, 251 Or 114 , 444 P2d 15 , 444 P2d 1005 (1968), our Supreme Court held that in a juvenile court proceeding to terminate the parental rights of an indigent mother of several illegitimate children, failure of the state to inform the mother of her right to court-appointed counsel and to appoint such counsel constituted a violation of her right to due process of law.

11974–1974
State v. Jamison green
or · 1968
2 sentences

1974Turning to the Oregon cases dealing with this issue, in State v. Jamison, 251 Or 114 , 444 P2d 15 , 444 P2d 1005 (1968), our Supreme Court held that in a juvenile court proceeding to terminate the parental rights of an indigent mother of several illegitimate children, failure of the state to inform the mother of her right to court-appointed counsel and to appoint such counsel constituted a violation of her right to due process of law.

1974Turning to the Oregon cases dealing with this issue, in State v. Jamison, 251 Or 114 , 444 P2d 15 , 444 P2d 1005 (1968), our Supreme Court held that in a juvenile court proceeding to terminate the parental rights of an indigent mother of several illegitimate children, failure of the state to inform the mother of her right to court-appointed counsel and to appoint such counsel constituted a violation of her right to due process of law.

11974–1974
Capron v. . Douglass green
ny · 1908
2 sentences

1974When a party fails to object to the privileged testimony of one physician, she waives her physician-patient privilege as to all other testimony and evidence on the same subject. 8 Wigmore, Evidence 862-864, § 2390; Capron v. Douglass, 193 NY 11 , 85 NE 827 (1908).

1974When a party fails to object to the privileged testimony of one physician, she waives her physician-patient privilege as to all other testimony and evidence on the same subject. 8 Wigmore, Evidence 862-864, § 2390; Capron v. Douglass, 193 NY 11 , 85 NE 827 (1908).

11974–1974
State v. Betts green
or · 1963
2 sentences

1974State v. Betts, 235 Or 127 , 384 P2d 198 , 7 ALR3d 1445 (1963).

1974State v. Betts, 235 Or 127 , 384 P2d 198 , 7 ALR3d 1445 (1963).

11974–1974

Where else courts name it

NY 323 (1948–2026) OH 128 (1967–2026) IL 122 (1981–2026) MO 65 (1968–2025) AZ 63 (1966–2025) CA 62 (1967–2023) MI 58 (1936–2024) IN 55 (1971–2025) WA 53 (1968–2026) TX 53 (1987–2025) CO 50 (1971–2026) IA 47 (1969–2023) NJ 37 (1967–2022) PA 29 (1978–2025) NC 27 (1979–2026) MN 22 (1957–2026) WI 21 (1972–2016) NH 21 (1987–2025) MS 18 (1984–2009) FL 16 (1983–2017) LA 16 (1965–2007) DC 14 (1980–2011) OR 13 (1974–2019) VT 12 (1977–2016) AK 11 (1968–2013) SD 10 (1974–2020) KY 9 (1994–2019) ND 8 (1969–2019) HI 8 (1982–2012) UT 8 (2000–2018) NM 8 (1984–2024) KS 7 (1975–2024) WY 6 (1986–2022) CT 6 (1999–2018) ME 5 (1977–2020) GA 5 (1986–2015) AR 5 (1969–2012) AL 5 (2003–2011) SC 4 (1997–2003) MA 4 (1982–1997) RI 4 (1986–2010) TN 4 (2011–2015) NE 4 (1977–1996) MD 4 (1999–2003) OK 3 (1971–2007) DE 3 (1963–1996) WV 2 (1989–1995) VA 2 (1984–1995) MT 2 (1987–2004)

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