Our Central Coast Speech Pathologists are bound to many policies, rules and guidelines that protect the personal information of our clients and family members. We understand how sensitive this information can be and place high importance on maintaining confidentiality. Any information disclosed to us is treated confidentially (including case notes, records, and psychological test results) and stored securely.
No information will be disclosed without the client’s consent or unless we are legally obligated to disclose. If there is a need to disclose information (i.e. to a doctor, solicitor or third party) the client and/or parent will be consulted with closely. The legal limitations to confidentiality which will be outlined to clients in the first appointment.
