Viewing
both powerpoint presentations on confidentiality & record keeping; answer
the questions below:
1.What was challenging in this week's reading?
2. What is HIPAA? Is it an ethical or legal
directive?
3. Based on which NY state law do therapists
have a duty to warn? Under which cir
Week’s Challenge;Confidentiality and record keeping are crucial aspects of upholding moral standards and guaranteeing the privacy and confidentiality of people in psychology. The reading material that this week’s PowerPoint presents in a way raises varied challenging aspects regarding record-keeping and confidentiality. The PowerPoint presentation, for instance, raises the challenge of upholding a balance between confidentiality and the need for information sharing. As a psychologist, one may face the delicate role of maintaining a high level of confidentiality while at the same time considering the different circumstances where information sharing might be necessary for the welfare of the customer and involved victims. In this context, one must know how to navigate the situations that guarantee the client’s privacy and avail effective psychological care in varied situations.