A practical overview of confidentiality, its limits, and how information may be coordinated within DBT Saskatchewan and STG Health Services Inc.
This page provides general policy information. Specific legal rights and professional obligations depend on the circumstances and applicable law.
Clinical information is kept private and used for care according to consent, professional obligations, and applicable law.
Disclosure may be required or permitted when there is serious and imminent risk, suspected abuse or neglect, a court or legal requirement, professional consultation, billing or funding necessity, or another lawful exception.
Relevant information may be discussed within the treatment or consultation team to support safe and effective care.
With consent, information may be shared with physicians, prescribers, psychologists, schools, or other professionals when clinically useful.
The clinic establishes confidentiality expectations for groups, but cannot guarantee the behaviour of every participant outside the program.
Ordinary email and telephone messages are not emergency channels. Current clients should use the secure communication method provided by the clinic.
Contact the clinic for clarification. Do not use ordinary email for emergencies or detailed clinical information.