A 13-year-old boy requests that his school counselor be sent a copy of his initial interview and discharge summary. He signs a release of information form, documenting his written consent for the information to be transmitted. You should:
a. Forward the material to the school counselor.
b. Give the information to the boy who can deliver it to the school counselor.
c. Have the medical records department forward the information to the school counselor.
d. Refuse to release the information until a parent cosigns the release of information form.
The hypothetical practice situations that follow are designed to stimulate thinking and discussion on the issue of confidentiality. Each situation is followed by a multiple-choice list of possible responses you might make. Choose the responses that you consider the best. In some cases you might want to use more than one of the responses listed. Others may choose a different answer. Discuss with your fellow students the different possibilities and what might present the best outcome for the client.
