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Defendant’s Hospital Records Properly Admitted—Physician-Patient Privilege Waived by Defense Counsel’s Attempt to Show (During Cross-Examination of Police Officers) that Defendant’s Conduct Was Related to a Medical Condition, Not Intoxication

The Second Department determined defendant’s hospital records were properly admitted into evidence because the defendant waived the physician-patient privilege by placing his medical condition in issue.  During cross-examination of the police officers, defense counsel attempted to show defendant’s conduct was the result of a medical condition, not intoxication. People v Williams, 2015 NY Slip Op 03391, 2nd Dept 4-22-15

 

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