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patient–physician privilege

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A quick definition of patient–physician privilege:

Patient-physician privilege is a special legal right that protects the confidentiality of communications between a patient and their doctor. This means that a patient can keep their medical information private and prevent it from being used in a legal proceeding, unless they give their consent. It is important because it allows patients to be honest with their doctors without fear of their information being shared without their permission.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Patient-physician privilege is a legal right that allows patients to keep confidential any communication they have with their doctor for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment. This means that doctors cannot disclose any information about their patients without their consent.

Example: If a patient tells their doctor about a medical condition they have, the doctor cannot tell anyone else about it without the patient's permission. For example, if a patient tells their doctor that they have a sexually transmitted infection, the doctor cannot tell the patient's partner without the patient's consent.

Explanation: Patient-physician privilege is important because it allows patients to be honest with their doctors without fear of their personal information being shared with others. This helps doctors provide better care to their patients. However, there are some exceptions to this privilege, such as when a doctor is required by law to report certain conditions, such as child abuse or certain infectious diseases.

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yeah but if you’re getting a 95 on all sections what LSAT score is that? how is that calculated?
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so 100 would be a 180?
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are you taking practice tests that are being scored though?
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or just drills
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