Ethical Guidelines for Confidentiality

1. Keep all client records secure.
2. Consider carefully the content to be entered into the record.
3. release information only with written consent and full discussion of the information to be shared, except when release is required by law.
4. Use professional judgment deliberately regarding confidentiality when the client is a danger to self or others.
5. Use professional judgment deliberately regarding confidentiality when deciding how to maintain confidentiality of a minor. The rights of the parent/guardian must also be considered deliberately.
6. Disguise clinical material when used professionally for teaching and writing.
7. Maintain confidentiality in consultation and peer review situations.
8. Maintain anonymity of research subjects.
9. Safeguard the confidentiality of the student in teaching/learning situations.