Senate Bill 5596

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Section 1

This section modifies existing section 18.225.100. Here is the modified chapter for context.

A person licensed under this chapter must provide clients at the commencement of any program of treatment with accurate disclosure information concerning the practice, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, including the right of clients to refuse treatment, the responsibility of clients to choose the provider and treatment modality which best suits their needs, and the extent of confidentiality provided by this chapter and chapter 70.02 RCW. The disclosure information must also include the license holder's professional education and training, the therapeutic orientation of the practice, the proposed course of treatment where known, financial requirements, and such other information as required by rule. The disclosure must be acknowledged in writing by the client and license holder.

Section 2

This section modifies existing section 18.225.105. Here is the modified chapter for context.

A person licensed under this chapter shall not disclose the written acknowledgment of the disclosure statement pursuant to RCW 18.225.100, nor any information acquired from persons consulting the individual in a professional capacity when the information was necessary to enable the individual to render professional services to those persons except:

1.

If the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the person licensed under this chapter;

  1. As required under chapter 26.44 or 74.34 RCW or RCW 71.05.217 (6) and (7); or

  2. As otherwise authorized or required under chapter 70.02 RCW.


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