The Confidentiality of patient records maintained by this program is protected by Federal law and regulations. Generally, the program may not say to a person outside the program that a patient attends the program, or disclose any information identifying the patient unless:

1. The patient consents in writing.
2. The disclosure is allowed by court order; or
3. The disclosure is made to medical personal in a medical emergency or to qualified personnel for research audit or program evaluation.
4. There is evidence of child abuse.
5. The patient becomes a danger to themselves or others.

Violation of the Federal law and regulations by a program is a crime. Suspected violations may be reported to the United States attorney in your district or SRS/Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.

Federal law and regulations do not protect any information about a crime committed by a patient either at the program or against any person who works for the program or about any threat to commit a crime.

Federal laws and regulations do not protect any information about suspected child abuse or neglect from being reported under State law to appropriate state or local authorities.

See 42 U.S.C. 290dd-3 and 42 U.S.C. 290ee-3 for Federal laws and 42 CFR, Part 2 for Federal Regulations