Right before I ended up inpatient and was in a very bad state my partner contacted my T (with my knowledge and permission ) just asking guidance on whether he should take me to the hospital. Once I ended up being admitted he again with my knowledge and permission kept her updated on my status in the hospital. I was grateful that he contacted her and she knew these things so that when I got out of the hospital I didn't have to go back and explain everything to her. For me it was a positive communication between them and it didn't feel as if my confidentiality had been breached in any way.