"Carol Gorenberg provided research and writing for the first edition of this publication in 1997"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Introduction -- Confidentiality requirements. Scope of confidentiality ; Obtaining client consent -- Situations requiring or permitting disclosure of a patient's confidential information. HIPAA exceptions to confidentiality ; Duty to control or warn about a dangerous patient ; Past criminal acts ; Child abuse or neglect ; Preventing harm to the client ; HIV reporting ; Alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs receiving federal funds -- Privilege and the release of client information in legal proceedings. Federal treatment of privilege ; "Dangerous patient exception" ; State treatment of privilege -- Conclusion -- Endnotes -- Appendix A : NASW code of ethics : 1.07 privacy and confidentiality -- Appendix B : Review of SAMHSA's frequently asked questions : applying the substance abuse confidentiality regulations to health information exchange -- Appendix C : Social worker-client privilege and confidentiality laws -- Appendix D : Bibliography.