Special Term's grant of class action status was proper. Moreover, we do not believe that the physician-patient privilege is violated by the disclosure of the names and addresses of the members of the class for the purpose of giving notice of the commencement of the action (CPLR 904, subd [b]). To the extent indicated, however, we modify the order of Special Term to protect the confidentiality of their identities (other than plaintiff's) from disclosure except for purposes...
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