CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Discretion to Exclude Relevant Evid.
......Harassing or Embarrassing Witnesses
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Even when patient's psychotherapeutic records are relevant and discoverable, court may limit or exclude utilizing Evid. Code §352 discretion.

Evidence may not be excluded simply because it impugns reputation of another, so long as required by assertive defense.

Court may limit questioning to protect witnesses from undue harassment or embarrassment.