CAMFT Confidentiality Flashcards
2.1 Disclosures of Confidential Information
MFTs do not disclose client confidences (including names or identities), to anyone except mandated by law, as permitted by law, when the MFT is a defendant in a civil, criminal, or disciplinary action arising from the therapy, or if there is an authorization previously obtained in writing. Information revealed in accordance with authorization.
2.2 Signed Authorizations - Release of Information
When there is a request for information related to any aspect of psychotherapy or treatment, each member of the unit receiving such therapeutic treatment must sign an authorization before a MFT will disclose information received from any member of the treatment unit.
2.3 Maintenance of Client/Patient Records - Confidentiality
Marriage and family therapists store, transfer, transmit, and/or dispose of client/patient records in ways that protect confidentiality.
2.4 Employees - Confidentiality
Marriage and family therapists take appropriate steps to ensure, insofar as possible, that the confidentiality of clients/patients is maintained by their employees, supervisees, assistants, volunteers, and business associates.
2.5 Use of Clinical Materials - Confidentiality
Marriage and family therapists use clinical materials in teaching, writing, and public presentations only if a written authorization has been previously obtained in accordance with 2.1, or when appropriate steps have been taken to protect patient identity.
2.6 Groups - Confidentiality
Marriage and family therapists, when working with a group, educate the group regarding the importance of maintaining confidentiality, and are encouraged to obtain written agreement from group participants to respect the confidentiality of other members of the group.
2.7 Third-Party Payer Disclosures
Marriage and family therapists advise clients/patients of the information that will likely be disclosed (such as dates of treatment, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, and treatment plans) when submitting claims to managed care companies, insurers, or other third-party payers.
