Common use of Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege Clause in Contracts

Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by the Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between the Therapist and the Client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the client is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If the Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, the Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on the Client’s behalf until instructed in writing, to do otherwise by a person with the authority to waive the privilege on the Client’s behalf. When the client is a minor child, the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege is either the minor, a court appointed guardian, or minor’s counsel. Parents typically do not have the authority to waive the psychotherapist-patient privilege for their minor children, unless given such authority by a court of law. The Client, or Representative, should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Representative should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney.

Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by the Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between the Therapist and the Client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the client is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If the Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, the Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on the Client’s behalf until instructed in writing, to do otherwise by a person with the authority to waive the privilege on the Client’s behalf. When the client is a minor child, the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege is either the minor, a court appointed guardian, or minor’s counsel. Parents typically do not have the authority to waive the psychotherapist-patient privilege for their minor children, unless given such authority by a court of law. The Client, or Representative, Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Representative The Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney.

Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by the ClientPatient, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between the Therapist and the Client Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the client patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-psychotherapist- patient privilege. If the Therapist received receives a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, the Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on the ClientPatient’s behalf until instructed instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by a person with the authority to waive the privilege on the ClientPatient’s behalf. When the client a patient is a minor child, the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege is either the minor, a court appointed guardian, or minor’s counsel. Parents typically do not have the authority to waive the psychotherapist-patient privilege for their minor children, unless given such authority by a court of law. The ClientRepresentative is encouraged to discuss any concerns regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney. Patient, or Representative, should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-psychotherapist- patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Representative Patient, or Representative, should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney.