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Medical Malpractice - Discovery - Medical Committee Privilege (access required)

By Deborah Elkins
Published: October 6, 2008

After in camera review of the disputed documents, a Charlottesville Circuit Court denies plaintiff discovery of the documents that are protected under Va. Code § 8.01-581.17. Virginia Code § 8.01-581.17 provides that the proceedings, minutes, records and reports of any medical staff committee, or quality assurance, or peer review committee, established pursuant to specific guidelines, are ...
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