Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which Hence Counseling is required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, Hence Counseling must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself, Hence Counseling will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, Hence Counseling will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.
Medical Requests Policy
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