CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY POLICY 2017-09-23T11:21:28+00:00

Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

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CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY POLICY

Washington State law protects the relationship between a client and a counselor, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

  • Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately
  • If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim
  • If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety
  • Through court subpeona

Our Responsibilities

  • We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.
  • We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
  • We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it
  • We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing. If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time. Let us know in writing if you change your mind.