A pyschiatrist treating a child was given information under the cloak of professional privilege, to suggest there had been abuse. She had reported her concerns to the child protection services, and gone on to make a statement.
Held: A health professional in such circumstances may well be correct to break confidentialty but must recognise that if she goes beyond reporting her concerns to making a statement, she cannot then object to being called as witness if that evidence is used.
Judges:
Thorpe, LJ, Bodey J
Citations:
Times 01-Jul-2003
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Children, Health Professions
Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.184144