Therapists can breach patient confidentiality under certain circumstances.

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Therapists have a duty to maintain patient confidentiality, but there are certain exceptions where they may need to breach it to prevent harm to the patient or others, such as in cases of abuse, self-harm or harm to others. Additionally, therapists may be required by law to report certain information to appropriate authorities such as child abuse or threats of terrorism.

Therapists Can Breach Patient Confidentiality Under Certain Circumstances