Confidentiality and Testimonial Privilege (IN: Principles and Practice of Forensic Psychiatry, edited by R Rosner)

This chapter provides a detailed analysis of exceptions both in-court & out-of-court to the shield law, a confidentiality issue important in investigating cases of suicide. It specifically discusses the patient-litigant exception & requests by insurance companies in order to authorize payment. The article also cites legal precedents in the United States related to these issues. (29 refs) (SC)