CA Evid Code Section 996

There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the condition of the patient if such issue has been tendered by:

(a)

The patient;

(b)

Any party claiming through or under the patient;

(c)

Any party claiming as a beneficiary of the patient through a contract to which the patient is or was a party; or

(d)

The plaintiff in an action brought under Section 376 or 377 of the Code of Civil Procedure for damages for the injury or death of the patient.