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§ 73-54-37. Confidentiality and privileged information; exceptions

MS Code § 73-54-37 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) In the course of formally reporting, conferring or consulting with administrative superiors, colleagues, consultants, or supervisors, who share professional responsibility, in which instance all receipts of the information are similarly bound to regard the communications as privileged; or

(b) With written consent from the client or, in the case of death or disability, or in case of the minor, with the written consent of his or her parent, legal guardian or conservator, or other person authorized by the court to file suit; or

(c) When a communication reveals the contemplation of a harmful act, or intent to commit suicide; or

(d) When a person waives the privilege by bringing charges against a licensed marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapy associate for breach of privileged communication, or any other charge.

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§ 73-54-37. Confidentiality and privileged information; exceptions