Regulation .08 Records, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent.
Regulation .08 Records, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A counselor shall:
(1)
Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of a client and a client's records;
(2)
Release mental health records or information about a client only with a client's consent, or as permitted by Health-General Article, Title 4, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(3)
Release alcohol and substance abuse records or information about a client only with a client's consent, or as permitted by State and federal law;
(4)
Dispose of records in accordance with Health-General Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(5)
Provide sufficient information to a client to allow a client to make an informed decision regarding treatment, including the following:
(a)
The purpose and nature of an evaluation or treatment process;
(b)
Additional options to the proposed treatment;
(c)
Potential reactions to the proposed treatment;
(d)
The estimated cost of treatment;
(e)
The right of a client to withdraw from treatment at any time, including the possible risks that may be associated with withdrawal; and
(f)
The right of a client to decline treatment, if part or all of the treatment is to be recorded for research or review by another person;
(6)
Obtain full informed consent of a client participating in a human research program; and
(7)
Protect a client's autonomy and dignity to decide whether to participate in a human research program.
B.
A counselor may not imply that a penalty may result if a client refuses to participate in a human research program.