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Confidentiality policy in psychotherapy

2018-10-08 06:38:35
Do psychotherapists or psychiatrists, give a confidentiality agreement (paper) that whatever we have shared will be kept strictly confidential? Can we ask for it, and will they give it?
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No there is no confidentiality agreement in written. It is taken as granted that no information will be shared with anyone . It's not binding on doctor .
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divulge that information only that is relevant to your case .

Answered2018-10-08 11:49:06

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