Sec. 18117.
For the purposes of this part, the confidential relations and communications between a licensed professional counselor or a limited licensed counselor and a client of the licensed professional counselor or a limited licensed counselor are privileged communications, and this part does not require a privileged communication to be disclosed, except as otherwise provided by law. Confidential information may be disclosed only upon consent of the client, pursuant to section 16222 if the licensee reasonably believes it is necessary to disclose the information to comply with section 16222, or under section 16281.
History: Add. 1988, Act 421, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 79, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 496, Eff. Mar. 1, 1999 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 15 - Occupations (333.16101...333.18838)
368-1978-15-181 - Part 181 Counseling (333.18101...333.18117)
Section 333.18101 - Definitions.
Section 333.18103 - Michigan Board of Counseling; Creation; Membership; Terms of Office.
Section 333.18105 - Practice of Counseling; Conditions; Use of Words, Titles, or Letters.
Section 333.18106 - Supervision of Limited Licensed Counselor; Training Required.
Section 333.18107 - Professional Counselor License; Qualifications; Rules.
Section 333.18109 - Limited License; Qualifications; Renewal; Restricted Practice.
Section 333.18111 - Limited License; Criteria; Restricted Practice; Rules.
Section 333.18112 - Administering Assessments; Training Required.
Section 333.18113 - Professional Disclosure Statement.
Section 333.18116 - Third Party Reimbursement or Mandated Worker's Compensation Benefits.
Section 333.18117 - Privileged Communications; Disclosure of Confidential Information.