Does dr. tell need to be a mandatory reporter

Reference no: EM133601027

Dr. Tell worked with a woman for several months on issues related to depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. During one session, the patient indicated that her boyfriend has lost interest in sex and became more involved with online pornography. While discussing these issues, the patient suddenly stopped talking. Dr. Tell allowed several moments to pass before asking the patient what was happening.

The client indicated that she was hesitant to speak about the issue for fear of a breach of confidentiality. Dr. Tell reminded her about confidentiality and the laws in Pennsylvania that would override it. The client continued to struggle. She eventually blurted out that, during a heated discussion, her boyfriend indicated that looking at online pornography was not as bad as what his uncle did. She went on to detail how her boyfriend described how his uncle was involved in collecting and distributing child pornography but remained faithful to his aunt.

Does Dr. Tell need to be a mandatory reporter and report this information in the state of Pennsylvania?

Reference no: EM133601027

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