Confidential communications of psychotherapists

Examined laws in the 50 states of the US and the District of Columbia that pertain to the protection and limitations to confidentiality outside of the courtroom. It was found that many state laws do not address a variety of issues relevant to psychotherapist confidentiality, and where they do, the p...

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Published in:Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.) Ill.), 1984-01, Vol.21 (3), p.293-318
Main Authors: DeKraai, Mark B, Sales, Bruce D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioethics
Child Abuse
Confidentiality
Dangerous Behavior
Duty to Warn
Human
Humans
Informed Consent
Judicial Role
Jurisprudence
Laws
Legislation as Topic
Liability, Legal
Medical Records
Physicians
Privileged Communication
Professional Ethics
Psychiatry
Psychology
Psychotherapists
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, Group
Records as Topic
State Government
United States
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Summary:Examined laws in the 50 states of the US and the District of Columbia that pertain to the protection and limitations to confidentiality outside of the courtroom. It was found that many state laws do not address a variety of issues relevant to psychotherapist confidentiality, and where they do, the positions taken are often inconsistent across jurisdictions. A comparison of the laws with concerns expressed by psychotherapists and legal scholars disclosed numerous incongruencies on a variety of issues. It is concluded that the American Psychological Association should develop a policy for each issue raised that best reflects the values of the profession. (82 ref)
ISSN:0033-3204
1939-1536
DOI:10.1037/h0086091