{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"993","citation":"Evid. Code, § 993","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES [900. - 1070.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges [930. - 1063.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Physician-Patient Privilege [990. - 1007.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-6"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this article, “holder of the privilege” means:</p><p>(a) The patient when he has no guardian or conservator.</p><p>(b) A guardian or conservator of the patient when the patient has a guardian or conservator.</p><p>(c) The personal representative of the patient if the patient is dead.</p>","text":"As used in this article, “holder of the privilege” means: (a) The patient when he has no guardian or conservator. (b) A guardian or conservator of the patient when the patient has a guardian or conservator. (c) The personal representative of the patient if the patient is dead.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/physician-patient-privilege-993","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}