RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Effects of Professional Affiliation on Group Therapists’ Confidentiality Attitudes and Behaviors
JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online
JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law
FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
SP 147
OP 153
VO 21
IS 2
A1 Roback, Howard
A1 Purdon, Scot E.
A1 Ochoa, Elizabeth
A1 Bloch, Frank
YR 1993
UL http://jaapl.org/content/21/2/147.abstract
AB This study examines the influence of group therapists’ professional characteristics on their attitudes and practices regarding confidentiality. Eighty-three highly experienced and well-trained group therapy providers representing the fields of psychiatry, psychology, and social work completed a survey questionnaire inquiring into their confidentiality practices. Although there is considerable consensus between medical and nonmedical practitioners on the issues addressed, there are also interesting differences and trends. Implications of the findings for clinical practice, ethics training, and confidentiality legislation are addressed.