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Patient Confidentiality

The duty of mental health professionals to maintain patient confidentiality

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Jan 13, 2026

How should mental health professionals balance patient safety, autonomy, and potential legal reporting when harassment is suspected?

When harassment is suspected, mental health professionals must navigate legal duties that sometimes supersede patient confidentiality, clinical ethics that prioritize autonomy, and institutional respo...

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