CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Privileges
......Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege
.........Federal
2 Cards On This Topic:
  • Federal psychotherapist-patient privilege protects employee communications sought from SCIF's Employee Assistance Program from disclosure.
  • Psychotherapist-patient privilege precluded psychiatrist's testimony about what D told her during therapeutic sessions; no "dangerous patient" exception to federal testimonial privilege.