Section 999.
999. There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the condition of the patient in a proceeding to recover damages on account of the conduct of the patient if good cause for disclosure of the communication is shown. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 318.)
Section 1004.
1004. There is no privilege under this article in a proceeding to commit the patient or otherwise place him or his property, or both, under the control of another because of his alleged mental or physical condition. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
Section 1005.
1005. There is no privilege under this article in a proceeding brought by or on behalf of the patient to establish his competence. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
Section 990.
990. As used in this article, “physician” means a person authorized, or reasonably believed by the patient to be authorized, to practice medicine in any state or nation. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)