Partly as a consequence of Dr. Smith's testimony, and a written report, Koblitz awarded custody to her husband and ordered Diane Runyon to leave the couple's home. Dr. Smith stressed that her testimony was based on what she thought were the children's best interests. Wallace, however, wrote that even though protecting children is a recognized exception to the psychologist-patient privilege, it is not automatic. Before compelling a psychologist to testify, a judge should seek from outside expert's any potential independent evidence. If this is impossible, Wallace said, an in camera review should take place before the psychologist testifies.
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