Mister Scratch wrote:Mbeesley: I know this doesn't count as a "published philosopher," exactly, but I think it nonetheless addresses what you were asking about:
http://www.aapc.org/ethics.cfm#IV
The following quote is from the "Confidentiality" section of the AAPC Code of Ethics:We do not disclose client confidences to anyone, except: as mandated by law; to prevent a clear and immediate danger to someone; in the course of a civil, criminal or disciplinary action arising from the counseling where the pastoral counselor is a defendant; for purposes of supervision or consultation; or by previously obtained written permission. In cases involving more than one person (as client) written permission must be obtained from all legally accountable persons who have been present during the counseling before any disclosure can be made.
It seems to me that none of these instances applies in this case. I guess you could argue that the information was no longer "in confidence" since Tal had been discussing it for some time, but aside from that, Keyes really has no case.
Try again Scratch. It doesn't apply, not only because Bachman already put it in the public domain, but perhaps more importantly, because nowhere does President Keyes disclose anything that Bachman said. He is only correcting what Bachman has claimed President Keyes said. Surely you will agree that is a substantial difference. If you disagree, perhaps you will be so kind as to point out where President Keyes disclosed anything that Bachman told him in confidence.