Mary Webb, a physician called as a witness by the defendant in the case of Parr v. Doan, was asked to testify to statements made by Michael Zadok, her patient, for the purpose of obtaining treatment from Dr. Webb. Which of the following is the best basis for excluding evidence of Zadok's statements in a jurisdiction with a doctor-patient privilege?
An objection by Dr. Webb asserting her privilege against disclosure of confidential communications made by a patient. An objection by Parr's attorney on the grounds of the doctor-patient privilege. A finding by the trial judge that Zadok had left the office without actually receiving treatment. The assertion of a privilege by Zadok's attorney, present at the trial as a spectator at Zadok's request, and allowed by the trial judge to speak.
Question: Mary Webb, a physician called as a witness by the defendant in the case of Parr v. Doan, was asked to testify to statements made by Michael Zadok, her patient, for the purpose of obtaining treatment from Dr. Webb. Which of the following is the best basis for excluding evidence of Zadok's statements in a jurisdiction with a doctor-patient privilege?
A. An objection by Dr. Webb asserting her privilege against disclosure of confidential communications made by a patient.
B. An objection by Parr's attorney on the grounds of the doctor-patient privilege.
C. A finding by the trial judge that Zadok had left the office without actually receiving treatment.
D. The assertion of a privilege by Zadok's attorney, present at the trial as a spectator at Zadok's request, and allowed by the trial judge to speak.
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