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All
information obtained through consultation with us is treated
with the same confidentiality and privilege as information
obtained through traditional face to face consultations.
Information will only be released in the following
circumstances:
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With
your consent, for professional purposes only, to other
health professionals legitimately concerned with your
case.
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With
your consent, for research or teaching purposes.
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Where
failure to disclose such information may result in a
clear risk to the safety of others.
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Information
relating to the investigation of a serious crime or the
protection of public safety.
There
are no other circumstances where information will be
released.
We do
not insist on knowing your identity and if you feel that you
can discuss your problems more freely by not revealing your
real identity that is fine with us.
However
we do have an obligation to protect your welfare and the
welfare of others that may be affected by you and in some
circumstances we may need to know your identity to be able
to help you.
Alan and Madonna
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