Ethics and the Professions
Notes
This is not a substitute for coming to class
Richard Lee
Philosophy
3103
Copyright © 2002,
Richard Lee
Autumn 2003
Confidentiality: Some Options
The range: silence .... blabbing
Whom
to tell:
Only the client
Family members of the client
Teammates
Authorities (police etc.)
Colleagues
Related professionals
Insurance company
Those endangered
Those related to those who are endangered
Who can help
What
to tell:
Nothing
Facts without names
Only what is necessary to prevent harm
Whatever is legally required
Whatever may help
Richard Lee
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rlee@comp.uark.edu
, last modified: 20 June 2001