CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY
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Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
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If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
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If a client intends to harm themselves, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.
Exceptions include:
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
It is common to wonder about your rights to confidentiality and privacy within therapy or when receiving other psychological services.
