Question

Written consent to release client information is required EXCEPT when the

release is to the client's:
a. spouse who participates in joint counseling sessions.
b. employer when confirmation of attendance is needed for continued employment.
c. attorney when verification of admission status is needed for a court hearing.
d. physician when information on medications prescribed in treatment is requested.

Answer 1

Exceptions for written consent in releasing client information include attorney for court hearing verification, spouse in joint counseling sessions, and physician for medication information.

Step-by-step explanation:

Written consent to release client information is generally required, except in certain circumstances. One of these exceptions is when the release is to the client's attorney when verification of admission status is needed for a court hearing. In this case, the attorney may require information to adequately represent the client in the legal process. Other exceptions include when the release is to the client's spouse who participates in joint counseling sessions, or when the release is to the client's physician when information on medications prescribed in treatment is requested.