DrWalton,a Practising Psychologist,prepared a Report for Litigation Purposes,as Requested by Hayley's

question 33

Multiple Choice

Dr.Walton,a practising psychologist,prepared a report for litigation purposes,as requested by Hayley's lawyer.Hayley has been receiving disability benefits,which the insurer would like to terminate if it can prove she has recovered sufficiently.The insurance company has written to Dr.Walton,requesting a copy of the report prepared for Hayley's lawyer.What will most likely be the appropriate response?

• A) The report must be forwarded,or Hayley will lose entitlement to benefits.
• B) The duty of professional-client privilege is inapplicable to psychologists.
• C) The request is denied,as the report is subject to professional-client privilege.
• D) All professionals are bound by a duty of confidentiality.

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