Clients Are Kept Informed Continually
Soler and Peters (1993) note the importance of keeping clients informed of all releases of information:
"Notices to clients of an agency's need to release information are critical to the process of obtaining informed consent. These notices inform clients about the purpose and the extent of the consent being requested. Inadequate and confusing notices may mislead clients and service providers. Clearly presented notices can inform clients of their rights and help promote trust in the agency. Some statutes include specific requirements for notices to clients regarding the release of confidential information." (pp. 12-13).