The Scope of the Physician-Patient Privilege in Criminal Actions: A New Balancing Test: People v. Florendo, 92 Il. 2d 155, 447 N.E.2d 282 (1983)

Authors

Susan Berney-Key, University of Nebraska College of Law

Abstract

I. Introduction

II. Facts and Disposition of the Case

III. Analysis ... 1. The Illinois Statute May Be Interpreted to Protect Disclosure of Patients' Names ... 2. There Is No Legislative Authority for Applying the Privilege Differently in Criminal Cases ... 3. Disclosure of Patient Names Violates Privacy Rights ... 4. Public-Aid Recipients Do Not Waive Their Rights to Confidentiality

IV. Conclusion

Recommended Citation

Susan Berney-Key, The Scope of the Physician-Patient Privilege in Criminal Actions: A New Balancing Test: People v. Florendo, 92 Il. 2d 155, 447 N.E.2d 282 (1983), 64 Neb. L. Rev. (1985)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nlr/vol64/iss4/8