Breach Of Confidentiality: The Legal Implications When You Are Seeking Therapy
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Abnormal Psychology 204 November 2, 1996
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The need for confidentiality in therapy A. Establish trust B. A patients bill
of rights Thesis: The duty to warn has created an ethical dilemma for
psychological professionals. II. Therapists face a moral problem B.
Requirement by law to breach confi ....
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.... therefore created the patients bill of rights to install
confidence between clients and therapists. The patient has a right to every
consideration of privacy concerning his own medical care program. Case
discussion, consultation, examination, and treatment are confidential and should
be conducted discreetly. Those not directly involved in his care must have the
permission of the patient to be present. The patient has the right to expect
that all communications and records pertaining to his ....
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