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bobbie

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In addition to the attorney-client relationship, are there others who are protected by a privilege? Why would it apply to these persons?
 
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What ethical guidelines, if any, does your state follow?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Communications are protected in several other relationships: spouses, doctor and patient, psychotherapist and patient, clergy and penitent, and participants in settlement negotiations. These communications are protected for the same reason as the attorney-client relationshipthere must be the free flow of information without fear of it being disclosed. For example, doctors can better treat the patient when all information is freely shared.

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Student responses will depend on the rules adopted by their jurisdiction.





 

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