Hi Joan. You need consent. The client can withdraw consent at anytime. In situations like this if the clients situation is having an effect on work or visa versa I always explain that the medical circumstances need not be disclosed ie. Mrs X has an underlying medical condition she does not wish me to disclose to the Business however in my opinion she would benefit from XYZ. I would also explain the benefits of writing a report and try to address any concerns the clients may have. Although verbal consent is enough I think in this case I would write the report, let the client read it and then obtain her signed consent to send it so that there is no chance of misunderstandings. Hope this helps. Tracy.
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Hi
A member of staff I met with recently does not want me to send my letter to her manager on the grounds that she self referred to OH. She did - but her manager also referred her by email (and copied her in). Am I at liberty to send it or must I wait until she agrees?
Many thanks in advance and also for the massive help this site is and has been to me.
Joan
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