Re:Is it OK for psychologists to deceive?
by DanBC on Thursday September 10, 2015 @04:33AM
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When you see a psychiatrist or psychologist they must not say "anything you tell me is confidential". They must say (something like) "I'll treat everything you say as strictly confidential, although their are some important exceptions. I have a legal duty to report child abuse; and if I think you pose a risk of harm to another person I have to divulge that".
This allows confidentiality within the law and does not deceive the patient.
This allows confidentiality within the law and does not deceive the patient.