The KwaZulu-Natal High Court, sitting in Durban, had to grapple with the question of whether confidential medical reports pertaining to a woman’s psychological and medical condition should be disclosed as part of a bitter battle over custody of her children.
The husband and wife are embroiled in divorce proceedings and the husband turned to the court to ask that the clinic which is treating his wife make records regarding her condition available. He said this is needed to assess whether the wife is able to take care of their children.
The information he wanted included all her medical records relating to her treatment, including the results of any drug tests, psychological or psychometric testing.
The parties, who are separated, are engaged in litigation relating to the primary residence of their…
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Cape Times (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2023-12-21