Common use of Limits of Confidentiality Clause in Contracts

Limits of Confidentiality. It is important that you understand the laws of the State of Texas and all exceptions to confidentiality. In certain situations, mental health professionals are required by law to reveal information obtained during therapy to other persons or agencies without your permission. This includes the following: • Confidentiality does not apply to cases of suspected abuse/neglect of children or the elderly. • Confidentiality does not apply to cases of potential harm to self or others. • A mental health professional may disclose confidential information in proceedings brought by a client against a professional. • Confidentiality may not apply in cases involving legal proceedings affecting the parent-child relationship. • Confidentiality may not apply to cases involving the minor child. In such cases, the counselor may advise a parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a minor, with or without the minor’s consent, of the treatment needed by or given to the minor.

Limits of Confidentiality. It is important that you understand the laws of the State of Texas and all exceptions to confidentiality. In certain situations, mental health professionals are required by law to reveal information obtained during therapy to other persons or agencies without your permission. This includes the following: •  Confidentiality does not apply to cases of suspected abuse/neglect of children or the elderly. •  Confidentiality does not apply to cases of potential harm to self or others. •  A mental health professional may disclose confidential information in proceedings brought by a client against a professional. •  Confidentiality may not apply in cases involving legal proceedings affecting the parent-child relationship. •  Confidentiality may not apply to cases involving the minor child. In such cases, the counselor may advise a parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a minor, with or without the minor’s consent, of the treatment needed by or given to the minor.