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Mick Mulaney, a former White House chief of staff, pointed out that under U.S. law, doctors generally cannot be compelled to reveal confidential patient information. However, the question about whether they were instructed to lie is different because it pertains to conduct and intent, not health status. The fact that the doctor invoked the Fifth for that question arguably opens up the possibility of legal jeopardy, especially if the individual involved receives a presidential pardon.
Implications and Future Investigations