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Confidentiality policy in psychotherapy
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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All ( almost) Doctor follow this including Psychiatrist except few illness or situations in which it is mandatory (by law) to disclose the few things .
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Hi there!
You have raised a valid point. I cannot say much for psychiatrists. But I am a psychologist and psychotherapist so I can speak for my professional community. Yes, we do have such a form being signed by both parties, i.e. the client as well as the therapist. Usually, this copy is retained by the professional as part of their paperwork but a copy of it can be given to the client as well.
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