Patient Confidentiality & Documentation

Three Positions

nIndividual Position: The therapist may breach confidentiality as reasonably necessary to protect property, the health and life of an individual or the safety of society. (personal conscience)

nProfessional Position: The therapist may breach confidentiality as reasonably necessary in accordance with State law and professional standards of care and behavior. (“social-professional responsibility”)

nOrganizational and Public Servant Position: The therapist must follow explicit and implicit policy and procedures. (social-organizational responsibility)