How does the whole “what you say will not leave this room” thing work with doctors?

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Sorry I couldn’t word that better, but I don’t know the proper term. My vocabulary is kind of limited and I have trouble putting thoughts into words.

I always see stuff about this rule, but I don’t really understand it. You can’t talk about what’s said during this appointment, but what does that entail? And what are the exceptions to this rule, because I think there are, right?

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Depending on where you are, there may be exceptions.

This confidentiality clause can be excepted in situations where a person discloses their intent to harm themselves or others, or if they admit to certain criminal actions. For example, child sexual abuse often falls under a ‘mandatory reporting’ clause, which obligated health practitioners to report it regardless of confidentiality rules.

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