Common use of Client Privilege Clause in Contracts

Client Privilege. The information disclosed by Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-client privilege. The psychotherapist-client privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-client privilege. Typically, the client is the holder of the psychotherapist- client privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-client privilege on Client’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Client or Client’s representative. Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-client privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-client privilege with his/her attorney.

Client Privilege. The information disclosed by the Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-client privilege. The psychotherapist-client privilege results from the special relationship between the Therapist and the Client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-client patient privilege. Typically, the client Client is the holder of the psychotherapist- psychotherapist-client privilege. If the Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, the Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-client privilege on the Client’s behalf until instructed, instructed in writing, writing to do otherwise by the Client or the Client’s representative. The Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-psychotherapist- client privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. The Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-client privilege with his/her attorney.