In states where a physician-patient privilege exists, what information is usually protected?

A. only statements that relate to the patient's criminal liability
B. any statements made by the patient to the physician relating to medical care
C. any statements made by the patient to the physician which would tend to blacken the reputation of the patient
D. any information learned by the physician while caring for the patient


D. any information learned by the physician while caring for the patient

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a. True b. False

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Following National Institute of Justice guidelines, Detective Moore should do which of the following in completing a photo lineup?

a. Include multiple suspects in each identification procedure. b. Tell the witnesses that he has arrested the suspect. c. Tell the witnesses that the suspect has confessed. d. Include only one suspect in each identification procedure.

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Match the characteristic to the type of policing

A) Community policing B) Traditional policing 1) The role of the police is to solve crimes 2) Police efficiency is measured by the absence of crime and disorder 3) The role of headquarters is to preach organizational values 4) Crime intelligence is most important 5) Police effectiveness is determined by public cooperation 6) Prosecutions are seen as an important goal 7) The police are the public and the public are the police 8) Police effectiveness is measured by response times.

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Police officers who are assigned to internal affairs divisions are highly respected by other police officers in a department

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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