Privileged Communication in the Psychologist-Client Relationship
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-1997
Department
Psychology
Abstract
Determining the status of privileged communications between psychologists and clients is a complex task. There is considerable variation across states with respect to the scope of psychologist-client privilege, and several sections of state codes directly and indirectly influence its status. An analysis of state laws related to privileged communication in the psychologist-client relationship is presented and prevalent legal exceptions and trends related to client privilege are discussed. Implications for practice to assist psychologists in balancing their ethical and legal obligations also are discussed.
Publication Title
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
Volume
28
Issue
6
First Page
573
Last Page
581
Recommended Citation
Glosoff, H. L.,
Herlihy, B.,
Herlihy, S. B.,
Spence, E. B.
(1997). Privileged Communication in the Psychologist-Client Relationship. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 28(6), 573-581.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/5460