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Case Name: COMMONWEALTH v. Kenneth KOBRIN, M.D.

Date, Location, Cite: 1985 MA
479 NE 2d 674
MA Supreme Court

Similar to ZUNIGA, but MA Supreme. Court. said
  1. based on Psychiatric-patient privilege, patient records were not subject to disclosure to Grand Jury, but
  2. records documenting appointments, fees, diagnosis, treatment plan, and somatic therapy could be required.