Common use of Client Privilege Clause in Contracts

Client Privilege. The information disclosed by Client, as well as any records created, is subject to psychotherapist-client privilege which results from their special relationship in the eyes of the law. Typically, the client is the holder of the psychotherapist-client privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the privilege on Client’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Client or Client’s legal representative. Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-client privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding psychotherapist-client privilege with his/her attorney.

Client Privilege. The information disclosed by Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-Client privilege. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege which results from their special relationship in the eyes of the lawor doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the client is the holder of the psychotherapisttherapist-client privilege. If Therapist therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the therapist asserts the therapist-client privilege on Client’s behalf of the client, until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Client client or Clientclient’s legal representative. Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapisttherapist-client privilege if he/she makes his/his or her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding psychotherapist-client privilege privilege. with his/her attorney.