Irene V Peterson & Associates

When can confidentiality be broken? Confidentiality means that all communications and records relating to the provision of clinical services are private and confidential. This information may not be disclosed without your written consent. It is important to know that the law places certain limits on the confidential nature of clinical services.

If you present an imminent danger to yourself or others, the law requires that steps be taken to prevent such harm;. If a child is in need of protection, a report must be filed with the appropriate agency or authority;. If a vulnerable adult is abused or neglected, a report needs to be filed with appropriate government agency.