Keeping secrets: ‘Til death do us part?

Abstract

Lawyers and mental health professionals jointly deal with a variety of people. Does the obligation to maintain client confidences extend beyond the client/patient’s death? This article explores the nuances of these key professional obligations, their ethical foundations, and how these obligations are impacted by legal processes and publicly accessible information.

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client confidence, lawyer, mental health professionals

Citation

Reiter, E., Pollack, D., & Siegel, J. (2024, September 9). Keeping secrets: ‘Til death do us part? Texas Lawyer. https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2024/09/09/keeping-clients-secrets-til-death-do-us-part/