Can a counselor make you sign a release of information?
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Can a counselor make you sign a release of information?
Im in treatment and they said If I dont sign a
release of information to my psychiatrist that
they will kick me out. Is that legal for them to
do?
Asked on October 18, 2018 under Malpractice Law, Minnesota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it i is legal, because they are not "forcing" you to do this: they are saying you can release the information OR you will have to leave their program. There is no inherent right to treatment by any given provider or program, and they can put conditions on your participation. If you do not honor or follow their conditions, they do not have to treat you; and conversely, if you don't like their requirements, you can seek a different program or provider. So they can make you choose between releasing the information and leaving their program.
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