337.636. Privileged communications, when. - Missouri Statutes

Privileged communications, when.

337.636. Persons licensed under the provisions of sections 337.600 to337.689 may not disclose any information acquired from persons consultingthem in their professional capacity, or be compelled to disclose suchinformation except:

(1) With the written consent of the client, or in the case of theclient's death or disability, the client's personal representative or otherperson authorized to sue, or the beneficiary of an insurance policy on theclient's life, health or physical condition;

(2) When such information pertains to a criminal act;

(3) When the person is a child under the age of eighteen years andthe information acquired by the licensee indicated that the child was thevictim of a crime;

(4) When the person waives the privilege by bringing charges againstthe licensee;

(5) When the licensee is called upon to testify in any court oradministrative hearings concerning matters of adoption, adult abuse, childabuse, child neglect, or other matters pertaining to the welfare of clientsof the licensee; or

(6) When the licensee is collaborating or consulting withprofessional colleagues or an administrative superior on behalf of theclient.

(L. 1989 H.B. 738 & 720 § 13, A.L. 2007 H.B. 780 merged with S.B. 308)