It is very important for psychological counselors to abide by the principle of confidentiality in their professional activities. The following are precautions:
Protect the privacy of clients: Consultants must strictly protect the privacy of clients and must not disclose their personal information to third parties, including their relatives and friends and other health care professionals. Only when the law allows or the customer agrees can the customer's information be disclosed.
Properly handle records: psychological counselors need to properly handle visitors' records, including notes and electronic records during consultation. These records should be kept in a safe place and can only be consulted and used when necessary. When handling records, it is necessary to abide by relevant laws, regulations and industry standards.
Ensure electronic confidentiality: when using electronic devices for consultation, psychological counselors need to take measures to ensure the privacy of customers is protected, such as using encryption software and setting passwords for protection.
Avoid disclosing your personal information: During the consultation process, the consultant needs to avoid disclosing his personal information, such as home address and telephone number. This helps to protect your own safety and privacy.
In short, counselors need to abide by the principle of confidentiality to ensure the privacy of clients is protected. Pay special attention when dealing with customer records and using electronic equipment to avoid revealing personal information.