Confidentiality is a fundamental principle of therapeutic intervention. It ensures that what clients share with their therapist remains confidential, except in cases where there is an ethical or legal exception. All information related to or obtained from clients is treated as private and confidential. At Frank Counseling, we comply with local, state, and federal mandates governing privacy and confidentiality, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and state medical records laws.
Information obtained by the therapist from or about the client shall be viewed as private and confidential, unless the client gives informed consent for the social worker to release or discuss the information with another party. There may be other exceptions to confidentiality as required by law or professional ethics. Frank Counseling therapists are familiar with national, state, and local exceptions to confidentiality, such as mandates to report when the client is a danger to self or others and for reporting child or elder abuse and neglect. The therapist shall advise the client of confidentiality limitations and requirements at the beginning of treatment.
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