Section 19-2-12 - No physician-patient privilege if death or substantial bodily harm likely

19-2-12. No physician-patient privilege if death or substantial bodily harm likely.There is no privilege under subdivision 19-19-503(b) as to any communication to a physician licensed under chapter 36-4 relevant to the physical, mental, or emotional condition of a patient if, under the circumstances, the physician reasonably believes actions by the patient are likely to result in imminent death or substantial bodily harm to another. Source: SL 1994, ch 158.