Military Rules Said to Hinder Therapy.

[elleng]

When he arrived for his first session, he was asked to sign a waiver explaining that under certain circumstances, including if he admitted violating military laws, his conversations with his therapist might not be kept confidential. He refused to sign.

Private Meier, who is seeking a medical discharge from the Army, was given counseling anyway. But he says he never opened up to his therapist, fearing that actions taken in the heat of battle might be disclosed to prosecutors. “How can you go and talk about wartime problems when you feel that if you mention anything wrong, you’re going to be prosecuted?” he said in an interview.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/07/us/07therapists.html?em

[Dogmudgeon]

1. It's the same for civilians

There is no such thing as confidentiality in therapy when the interests of the State are at issue.

--d!

[kimi]

2. That doesn't sound appropriate at all

What about doctor-patient confidentiality? I would hope that any therapist, military or civilian, would honor his/her patients' right to privacy. That right should take precedence, especially if revealed during psychological counselling.

[earcandle]

3. so how did we get here: hint (security industry). Dump it.

Its a dupe.