Limits of Confidentiality. The law protects the privacy of all communications between a patient and a psychologist. In most situations, I can only release information about your treatment to others if you sign a written Authorization form that meets specific legal requirements imposed by state law and HIPAA. But there are some situations where I am permitted or required to disclose information without either your consent or authorization: • If a patient threatens to harm themself, I may be obligated to seek hospitalization for them or contact family members or others who can help provide protection. ▪ If a patient communicates a serious threat of physical violence against an identifiable victim, I must take protective actions, including notifying the potential victim and contacting the police. I may also seek hospitalization of the patient or contact others who can assist in protecting the victim. ▪ Disclosures may be required to health insurers or to collect overdue fees. • I occasionally find it helpful to consult other health and mental health professionals about a case. During a consultation, I make every effort to avoid revealing the identity of my patient. The other professionals are also legally bound to keep the information confidential. If you don’t object, I will not tell you about these consultations unless I feel it is essential to our work together. I will note all consultations in your Clinical Record. • I may be court-ordered to release treatment information and records in alleged criminal or civil liability cases. In addition, if a client files a complaint or lawsuit against me, I may disclose relevant information regarding that client to defend myself. • If a government agency requests the information for health oversight activities under their legal authority, I may be required to provide it. • If a patient files a worker’s compensation claim, I must, upon appropriate request, disclose information relevant to the claimant's condition to the worker’s compensation insurer. ▪ I am required by law to report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse to protect the child/children involved. ▪ I am obligated by law to report any suspected abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse of an older adult or dependent adult to protect the older adult or dependent adult involved. ▪ Please be aware that information shared with me will be disclosed to your partner or family if they participate in couples or family treatment. I will not agree to hold secrets on any one partner’s behal...
Limits of Confidentiality. The law protects the privacy of all information obtained during the evaluation process. In most situations, the SEC can only release information about the evaluation if the client, parent, or guardian signs a written Release of Information. A Release of Information is specific to an individual, another professional, school or agency. If a current Xxxxxxx student is being evaluated, the SEC will need access to all of the student’s Xxxxxxx School records. You should be aware that, pursuant to Texas law, test data can only be released to trained mental health professionals. There are some situations where the SEC is permitted or required to disclose information without either a consent or a Release of Information. These include:
Limits of Confidentiality a) Instances of actual or suspected physical or sexual abuse, emotional cruelty, or neglect of a child or an elder or dependent adult must be reported to the appropriate protective services.
Limits of Confidentiality. Respect the privacy of others. For those in ministry, this includes parishioners and pastoral colleagues. To the extent possible, you agree to not disclose identifying information to the Shepherd Heart Consultant about individuals involved in a crisis consultation. The Consultant may or may not take general notes in order to assist in your consultation or coaching. If taken, notes are confidentially maintained for a limited time before being destroyed. Only completely de-identified and/or disguised material is ever used for the purposes of future learning, teaching, and instruction relevant to ministry consulting and coaching. Shepherd Heart Consultants are mandated reporters whenever there is reasonable suspicion of child, elder or dependent adult abuse or neglect, which means that they -like pastors in most states- have an ethical and legal responsibility to report such suspicion to appropriate agencies, like Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services. Consultants receive regular supervision from Xx. Xxxxxxxxxx, to ensure the quality of services provided. If you have any questions or concerns about services provided, you are encouraged to contact her at 000-000-0000.
Limits of Confidentiality. The law protects the privacy of all communications between a patient and a psychologist. In most situations, I can only release information about your treatment to others if you sign a written Authorization Form. But, there are some situations where I am permitted or required to disclose information without either your consent or authorization: • I may occasionally find it helpful to consult other health and mental health professionals about a case. During a consultation, I make every effort to avoid revealing the identity of my patient. The other professionals are also legally bound to keep the information confidential. If you do not object, I will not tell you about these consultations unless I feel that it is important to our work together. I will note all consultations in your Clinical Record. • If you are involved in a court proceeding and a request is made for information about the professional services that I have provided you and/or the records thereof, such information is protected by psychologist-patient privilege law. I cannot provide any information without your (or your legally- appointed representative’s) written authorization, a court order, or compulsory process (a subpoena) or discovery request from another party to the court proceeding where that party has given you proper notice (when required) has stated valid legal grounds for obtaining PHI, and I do not have grounds for objecting under state law (or you have instructed me not to object). If you are involved in or contemplating litigation, you should consult with your attorney to determine whether a court would be likely to order me to disclose information. • If a government agency is requesting the information for health oversight activities pursuant to their legal authority, I may be required to provide it for them. • If a patient files a complaint or lawsuit against me, I may disclose relevant information regarding that patient in order to defend myself. • If a patient files a worker’s compensation claim, I must, upon appropriate request, disclose information relevant to the claimant's condition, to the worker’s compensation insurer. There are some situations in which I am legally required to break confidentiality and take actions, necessary to attempt to protect others from harm. • If I have knowledge of a child under 18, or reasonably suspect that a child under 18 that I have observed, has been the victim of child abuse or neglect, the law requires that I file a report with the ap...
Limits of Confidentiality. As a client of JCS it is important for you to understand that limits to confidentiality do exist. We may use or disclose records or other information about you without your consent or authorization in the following circumstances, either by policy, or because legally required:
Limits of Confidentiality. It is important that you understand the laws of the State of Texas and all exceptions to confidentiality. In certain situations, mental health professionals are required by law to reveal information obtained during therapy to other persons or agencies without your permission. This includes the following: • Confidentiality does not apply to cases of suspected abuse/neglect of children or the elderly. • Confidentiality does not apply to cases of potential harm to self or others. • A mental health professional may disclose confidential information in proceedings brought by a client against a professional. • Confidentiality may not apply in cases involving legal proceedings affecting the parent-child relationship. • Confidentiality may not apply to cases involving the minor child. In such cases, the counselor may advise a parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a minor, with or without the minor’s consent, of the treatment needed by or given to the minor.
Limits of Confidentiality. What you discuss in sessions is kept confidential between you and your therapist. No content of the sessions may be shared with another party without your written consent or the written consent of the parent/legal guardian of a minor. However, there are times when counselors are required, by law and professional ethics, to break confidentiality and file a report. Those exceptions are: • Texas state law requires licensed professional counselors who learn of, or strongly suspect, physical or sexual abuse or neglect of any person under 18 years of age to report this information to authorities. • Texas state law requires licensed professional counselors who learn of, or strongly suspect, physical or sexual abuse or neglect of an elderly person to report this information to authorities. • If there is evidence of clear and imminent danger of harm to self and/or others, counselors may be legally required to report this information to the authorities responsible for ensuring safety. • Parents or legal guardians of non-emancipated minor clients have the right to access clients' records. • Counselors may be ordered by the court to disclose information. • If you or your child is involved in legal action/proceedings, your records may be subject to subpoena or lawful directive from a court. • You or your child discloses sexual contact with another mental health professional who has or is providing health care services to you or your child.
Limits of Confidentiality. The clients have been made aware that in certain limited circumstances the Family Professional is required by law to disclose client information. These circumstances include reporting suspicions of child abuse to the Children’s Aid Society; reporting information that suggests an actual or potential danger to human life or safety to the appropriate authorities; providing information to the courts as directed through subpoena, search warrant, or other legal order.
Limits of Confidentiality. All information between a psychiatrist and a patient is held strictly confidential. Please refer to the Notice of Privacy Practices you have received with this form. Please note that I may make disclosures in the following situations:
