Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

The law protects the relationship between a patient and provider, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

• Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which we are required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.

• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, we must notify the police and inform the intended victim.

• If a client intends to harm himself or herself, we will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, we will take further measures without their permission that are provided to us by law in order to ensure their safety.

For information regarding HIPAA and the HIPAA Civil Rights Act, please visit the following link:

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/index.html

Patients may request a paper copy of their HIPAA Rights by contacting our office.