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South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 19 - EVIDENCE
Chapter 2 - PRIVILEGED MATTERS
Section 19-2-12 - No physician-patient privilege if death or substantial bodily harm likely

S.D. Codified Laws § 19-2-12

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Section 19-2-12 - No physician-patient privilege if death or substantial bodily harm likely

There is no privilege under subdivision 19-19-503(b) as to any communication to a physician licensed under chapter 36-4 relevant to the physical, mental, or emotional condition of a patient if, under the circumstances, the physician reasonably believes actions by the patient are likely to result in imminent death or substantial bodily harm to another.

SDCL 19-2-12

SL 1994, ch 158.