Confidentiality Ethical Guidelines

Question 1

How could you respond if someone asks if a client is consulting with you?

Answer 1

“I cannot comment either way”

Question 2

How does informed consent address confidentiality

Answer 2

It is important that the client is aware of the limits to confidnetiality and potential disclosure of the client’s information

Question 3

What is the preferred method of informed consent in regards to confidentiality

Answer 3

It is preferred that written consent from a client is received that demonstrates to the client what personal information may be released, under what circumstances and to whom it may be disclosed

Question 4

When is it particularly importnat to outline limitation of confidentiality

Answer 4

When working with involuntary clients

Question 5

What do you do if a third party who is paying for the provision of a service request information about a client

Answer 5

Review the consent form and date when consent was provided. Ensure that there is consent provided for the specific information to be disclosed

Question 6

When can you disclose confidential information

Answer 6

1. With the consent of the client
2. Where there is a legel oblication to do so
3. If there is immediate risk identifiable that can be averted only by disclosing information
4. When consulting colleagues or the course of supervision

Question 7

When consulting with colleagues or during supervision what do you do to protect the client

Answer 7

1. Conceal the identity of the client and associated parties
2. Obtain the clients consent
3. Let the person know receiving the info that they must preserve the client’s privacy

Question 8

When are psychologist legally obliged to disclose client information

Answer 8

1. Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect
2. Legal requirements of their work place setting
3. Subpeona’s

Question 9

If you ahve to disclose information what should you do to maintain rapport

Answer 9

Inform clients of the following

1. Their information will be disclosed
2. What information will be disclosed
3. Why it has to be disclosed
4. To whome it will be disclosed

Question 10

What is a professional will

Answer 10

When a psychologist becomes responsible for a clients files and their confidentiality after their death