Physician-patient and spousal privileges inapplicable

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Virginia Code › Title 63.2 › Subtitle III › Chapter 15 › Article 4 › Section 63.2-1519

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In any legal proceeding resulting from the filing of any report or complaint pursuant to this chapter, the physician-patient and spousal privileges shall not apply.

1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.11; 2002, c. 747 ; 2020, c. 900 .

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