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Confidentiality in the Community

Module 14: Ethics, Confidentiality, and Cultural Humility ยท Lesson 1 of 3

Field work creates disclosure risks an office never does.

Decide with each participant in advance how you will greet them in public and how you will be introduced to a landlord, employer, or neighbor. Never assume permission to identify your agency.

Substance use records carry heightened protection under 42 CFR Part 2. Know which of your records that touches and route release questions to your privacy officer.

Key takeaways

  • Agree on public greeting and introductions in advance
  • Substance use records have stricter release rules