Treatment for OCD and Confidentiality

If you have OCD, you know that sometimes obsessions and compulsions can be very embarrassing and upsetting, especially when concerning themes of sexuality and/or violence. It is important to keep in mind, however, that health care professionals are required by law to regard all information gathered and recorded in the course of treatment for OCD as confidential – that is, private and not to be released without your permission – except under a few unique circumstances.
Source: About.com Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news