Which of the following is true regarding the physician-patient privilege?

A) It is designed to protect the physician in litigation.
B) It is designed to prevent forced disclosure of information by the health care provider.
C) It may not be asserted on behalf of the patient by the physician.
D) It applies only to criminal actions.

B

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