As mentioned earlier, confidentiality is one of the most valued tenets of professional practice. However, there may be times when you might wish Dr. Dries could share information with others. This can be accomplished easily once you sign consent to speak with other parties (including school district personnel, an employer, or medical doctor). You can trust that Dr. Dries will not discuss your case without your permission, except when required by State law or ethical guidelines. These situations are limited to those noted below and focus primarily on maintaining client safety:
- if Dr. Dries suspects you are in danger of harm from another party (including in a situation of abuse, domestic violence, or neglect);
- if Dr. Dries suspects you are in danger of harm from yourself or of causing harm to another party;
and/or - if required by a court of law.