James Patrick Donahue appeals his conviction for vehicular homicide, contending that evidence of his blood alcohol content was inadmissible. Although the auto accident occurred in Washington, a hospital in Oregon treated Donahue and administered blood tests. We hold that generally the place of treatment determines which physician patient privilege applies; thus, Oregon's law is applicable. Under Oregon law...
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