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Old May 09, 2009, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by GrayNess View Post
Asking the father: "how long has [patient] been seeing the SARC and working with the SARC for?", that would be a breach of confidentiality. However, asking: "what kind, if any, hallucinations does [patient] experience" is not a breach of confidentiality (hypothetical question, Teary may not have hallucinations but hopefully you get the idea). The first question may be unethical, second question I think is ethical.
second question is unethical also, if Teary has not given permission for pdoc or T to talk to anyone outside her treating professionals.
Thanks for this!
Catherine2