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September 10th, 2005, 11:59 PM #1
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Patient therapist Confidentiality
To what extent is therapy confidential? Besides things like child abuse or endangerment are there ever any circumstance where a therapist would release any information the patient said in confidence? For example I was thinking specifically of involvment with drugs or something along those lines (with no children involved). What happens to the therapy notes? Does the insurance company or anyone else ever get to see them? Is there a possibility of this information ever resurfacing later?
Thank you very much for any information!
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September 11th, 2005, 03:00 AM #2
Re: Patient therapist Confidentiality
Originally Posted by Toeless
1. evidence of a significant risk of imminent harm to yourself or to another person
2. evidence of recent or ongoing child abuse or risk to the welfare of a child
3. a court order for release of the clinical record to the court
Beyond these exceptions, if a psychologist were to release any information without your consent, s/he would be liable for damages in civil litigation and in all probablility would lose his or her license to contue in practice.
What happens to the therapy notes?
Does the insurance company or anyone else ever get to see them?
Is there a possibility of this information ever resurfacing later?
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September 11th, 2005, 10:15 PM #3
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Patient therapist Confidentiality
Dr. Baxter,
Thank you so much for giving me such a thorough answer so quickly. It is so generous of you to share your time and expertise with so many people. I'm finding this site extremely helpful and an excellent resource. This site has definitely been a bright spot during hard times. Specifically I really enjoy reading all of your posts. They are all so rational, complete and to the point. Thank you again.
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September 11th, 2005, 10:17 PM #4
Patient therapist Confidentiality
Thank you for those kind words, Toeless. I'm pleased you find the forum helpful... :o)
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