218. Statements Made to Physician (Previously Existing Condition)

218. Statements Made to Physician (Previously Existing Condition) Instruction No 1 Request by Plaintiff Request by Defendant Requested by Given as Proposed Given as Modified Given on Court?s Motion Refused Withdrawn Judge Instruction No 1 [Insert name of health-care provider] has testified that [insert name of patient] made statements to [him/her] about [name of patient]?s medical history. These statements helped [name of health-care provider] diagnose the patient?s condition. You can use these statements to help you examine the basis of [name of health-care provider]?s opinion. You cannot use them for any other purpose. [However, a statement by [name of patient] to [name of health-care provider] about [his/her] current medical condition may be considered as evidence of that medical condition.] New September 2003; Revised June 2006