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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.
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.