Doctor-patient privilege

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001697",
  "term": "Doctor-patient privilege",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal protection that prevents medical professionals from disclosing confidential information shared by a patient during treatment, without the patient's consent. This privilege encourages open communication between patients and their doctors, promoting effective healthcare. It can be waived by the patient, or overridden in specific legal circumstances, such as court-ordered examinations.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/doctor-patient-privilege/"
}