<p>A neurotherapist is held to the same levels of confidentiality as other mental health care practitioners: all information exchanged by the patient is confidential with these exceptions:&nbsp;</p>
<ol><li>If the patient seems unstable, it is the professional obligation of the neurotherapist to see that the patient is taken to the hospital, even if by an involuntary hold (a 5150 code). This may involve the police or calling 911 if the patient is resistant.<br><br></li>
    <li>If the patient is abusing or knows of someone abusing an elderly person or a child (in which case it is the neurotherapists duty to reach out to the proper authorities (e.g. child protective services or the police);<br><br></li>
    <li>If the patient is homicidal or threatening acting against another violently, in which case it is the neurotherapists duty to make sure all endangered parties are informed, by contacting the police.</li>
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