Advisory Opinion: 956

Year Issued: 1985

RPC(s): Formal Opinion 180

Subject: (Needs language)

In reviewing your inquiry regarding Formal Opinion 180, the Committee was of the opinion that the principle stated in that opinion regarding contact by attorneys with physicians concerning privileged information would extend to privileged materials and medical records as well.

Advisory Opinions are provided for the education of the Bar and reflect the opinion of the Committee on Professional Ethics (CPE) or its predecessors. Advisory Opinions are provided pursuant to the authorization granted by the Board of Governors, but are not individually approved by the Board and do not reflect the official position of the Bar association. Laws other than the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct may apply to the inquiry. The Committee's answer does not include or opine about any other applicable law other than the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct.