Colorado Mental Health Jurisprudence Practice Exam

In which situation is mandatory disclosure of information NOT required when administering psychotherapy?

1. During an emergency

2. During routine check-ups

3. When treating minors

4. When treating outpatients

The correct answer is: During an emergency

During an emergency, a psychotherapist may need to disclose certain information in order to protect their patient or others. However, during routine check-ups, the therapist may not need to disclose any additional information beyond what the patient has consented to. Likewise, when treating minors, a therapist may need to disclose certain information to the parents or legal guardians, but this is not considered mandatory disclosure in the same sense as during an emergency. Treating outpatients may also require disclosure of certain information to other healthcare providers involved, but again, this is not considered mandatory disclosure in the same sense as during an emergency. Therefore, A is the only situation where mandatory disclosure is not required when administering psychotherapy.