It seems that under most circumstances, medical practitioners are required to uphold doctor-patient confidentiality. However, I wonder if this is also true for counselors or therapists who are licensed in their field but who are not actually medical doctors (psychiatrists)? Are they also ethically, or legally, bound to respect patient confidentiality?
2007-03-25 17:09:01 · 7 answers · asked by KW 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Almost all professional counselors and therapist have some ethical duty of confidentiality.
Most states also recognize a legal privilege that means licensed counselors and therapists cannot be compelled to testify in court against their patients/clients.
Ethical codes vary by profession and licensure boards.
Laws regarding privilege vary by state/jurisdiction.
2007-03-25 17:11:52 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not legally, no, but ethically they do, yes.
Most therapists will tell you on your first visit that what you say is confidential and they will never tell anyone unless they fear for your safety, or the safety of another. Or if you tell them you committed some horrible crime like murder or rape,etc. Even then, I think they would try to get you to turn yourself in first.
2007-03-25 17:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 12:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I know psychologists and lawyers have a duty but I think it is more of a ethical thing with counselors.
2007-03-26 04:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by jbd89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the courts have extended that protection to them as well.
2007-03-25 17:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-03-25 17:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe so.
2007-03-25 17:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋