§ 21-583Title 21
Physicians, psychiatrists and qualified psychologists as witnesses.
A physician, psychiatrist or qualified psychologist making application or conducting an examination under this chapter is a competent and compellable witness at any trial, hearing or other proceeding conducted pursuant to this chapter and the physician- or psychologist-patient privilege is not applicable.
Annotations
Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 760, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1 Feb. 24, 1984, D.C. Law 5-48, § 11(a)(19), 30 DCR 5778 1973 Ed., § 21-583. 1981 Ed., § 21-583.
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