Minors and Parents Sample Clauses

Minors and Parents. Children of any age have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent and, in that situation, information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the child’s agreement. While privacy in psychotherapy is often crucial to successful progress, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment. I request an agreement between my adolescent patient and his/her parents allowing me to share general information about the progress of the adolescent’s treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. I will also provide parents with a summary of treatment when it is complete. Any other communication will require the adolescent’s authorization, unless I feel that he/she is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case I will notify the parents of my concern. Before giving parents any information, I will discuss the matter with the adolescent, if possible, and do my best to handle any objections he/she may have.

Minors and Parents. Clients under eighteen years of age who are not emancipated and their parents should be aware that the law may allow parents to examine their child’s treatment records unless I believe that doing so would endanger the child, or if we agree otherwise. Because privacy in psychological services is often crucial to successful progress, it is my policy to request an agreement from parents that they consent to give up access to their child’s records. If they agree, during treatment, I will provide parents only with general information about the progress of their child’s treatment as well as attendance at scheduled sessions. Upon request, I will also provide parents with a summary of their child’s treatment when it is complete. Any other communication will require the child’s authorization, unless I feel that the child is in danger of harming oneself or someone else. In that case, I will notify parents of my concern. Before giving parents any information, I will discuss the matter with the child, if possible, and will do my best to handle any objections he or she may have. Psychotherapy is a professional service I will provide to you. Because of the nature of therapy, our relationship has to be different from most relationships. It may differ in how long it lasts, the objectives, or the topics discussed. It must also be limited to only the relationship of therapist and client. If you and I were to interact in any other way, we would then have a "dual relationship," which could prove to be harmful to you in the long run and is, therefore, unethical in the mental health profession. It is also important for you to know that therapists are required to keep the identity of their clients confidential. For your confidentiality, I will not address you in public unless you speak to me first. I must also decline any invitation to attend gatherings with your family or friends. Lastly, when your therapy is completed, I will not be able to be a friend to you like your other friends. In sum, it is my ethical duty as a therapist to always maintain a professional role. I assure you that my services will be rendered in a professional manner consistent with the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association. If at any time you feel that I am not performing in an ethical or professional manner, I ask that you please let me know immediately. If we are unable to resolve your concern, I will provide you with information to contact the professional licensing board that gov...

Minors and Parents. Patients under 18 years of age, who are not emancipated, and their parents should be aware that the law allows parents to examine their child’s treatment records, unless the clinician believes this review would be harmful to the patient and his/her treatment. Because privacy in Therapy is often crucial to successful progress, particularly with teenagers, it is sometimes our policy to request an agreement from parents that they consent to give up access to their child’s records. If they agree, during treatment, the therapist will provide them only with general information about the progress of the child’s treatment, and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. Any other communication will require the child’s Authorization, unless the therapist feels that the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case, he/she will notify the parents of the concern. Before giving parents any information, the therapist will discuss the matter with the child, if possible, and do his/her best to handle any objections the client might have.

Minors and Parents. If patient is a minor (under 18 years of age), the parent or legal guardian is responsible for all charges and decisions made by the minor. We do not assume any liability for the minor while on premises or not, and it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to supervise the minor before, during and after treatments.

Minors and Parents. Clients under the age of 18 who are not emancipated and their parents should be aware that the law may allow parents to examine their childrens’ treatment records. Because privacy in psychotherapy is crucial to progress, I generally request verbal consent from parents to relinquish their access to their children’s records. If they agree, I will provide them only with general information about the progress of their child’s treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. I will provide parents with a verbal summary of their child’s treatment periodically, as requested, and/or when treatment is complete. Any other communication will require the child’s authorization, unless I feel that the child is in danger or a danger to someone else, in which case parents and/or proper authorities will be notified of my concern. Whenever disclosures are anticipated, I will discuss related matters with the child, if possible, and do my best to handle any objections he/she may have. Please review the additional consent for treatment with a minor.

Minors and Parents. Patients under 18 years of age who are not emancipated and their parents should be aware

Minors and Parents. (if applicable)

Minors and Parents. Patients under 18 years of age who are not emancipated and their parents should be aware that the law may allow parents to examine their child’s treatment records. They should also be aware that patients over 14 can consent to (and control access to information about) their own treatment, although that treatment cannot extend beyond 12 sessions or 4 months. While privacy in counseling/therapy is very important, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment. Therefore, it is usually our policy to request an agreement from any patient between 14 and 18 and his/her parents allowing the therapist to share general information with parents about the progress of treatment and the child’s attendance at scheduled sessions.

Minors and Parents. While privacy in psychotherapy is very important, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment. At times I may request an agreement from a patient between 16 and 18 and his/her parents allowing me to share general information about the progress of treatment and their child’s attendance at scheduled sessions. Any other communication will require the child’s authorization, unless I feel that the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case, I will notify the parents of my concern. Before giving parents any information, I will discuss the matter with the child, if possible, and do my best to handle any objections he/she may have.