Essential Ethics-Chapter 5 Privacy and Confidentiality

privacy

the right not to reveal personal information

confidentiality

assurance information gathered will not be disclosed to others without client's permission

exceptions to confidentiality

child maltreatment, elder maltreatment, serious & imminent threats...

duty to warn

obligation to let intended victim of harm know about the threat

duty to protect

obligation to take specific steps to safeguard intended victim of a threat

consent to release information

permission to share information with other people

informed consent

permission granted with knowledge of possible consequences

privilege

legal right preventing some professionals from being required to testify without client consent

waive privilege

client gives permission for professional to testify even though information was shared confidentially

freedom of information laws

laws requiring certain meetings or information are open to the public

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

compellable

legally required to give evidence at a hearing

elder neglect

acts of omission in the care and treatment of older adults