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Can my addiction treatment be kept confidential?

Date: 13 February 2024

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admissions@myrehab.co.za

The concern for privacy and confidentiality is paramount among individuals seeking help for addiction. At MyRehab Dual Diagnosis Addiction Centres, we deeply understand these concerns and prioritize the privacy and discretion of our clients through every step of their recovery journey. Ensuring strict confidentiality is not just a part of our ethical commitment—it’s a cornerstone of the trust we build with our clients, which is crucial for effective treatment.

**How MyRehab Ensures Confidentiality in Addiction Treatment**

1. **Strict Adherence to Privacy Laws**: MyRehab operates in strict adherence to all applicable privacy laws and regulations governing patient confidentiality in healthcare settings. This includes compliance with regulations that protect personal health information, ensuring that all client information is securely maintained and only shared with authorised personnel or as required by law.

2. **Professional Ethics**: The professionals at MyRehab, including therapists, doctors, nurses, and administrative staff, are bound by codes of ethics that emphasise the importance of confidentiality. Our staff is trained to uphold the highest standards of privacy and discretion, ensuring that the details of your treatment remain confidential.

3. **Confidential Intake Process**: From the very beginning of your journey with us, the intake process is conducted in a manner that ensures privacy. Any information gathered during the admission process is used solely for the purpose of creating an effective treatment plan tailored to your needs and is kept strictly confidential.

4. **Private Treatment Sessions**: Whether you are participating in one-on-one therapy, medical consultations, or even group therapy sessions, we ensure that all interactions are conducted within a confidential environment. Group sessions are guided by a confidentiality agreement among all participants, fostering a safe and trusting space for recovery.

5. **Secure Data Handling and Communication**: MyRehab employs secure systems for storing client records and information. Communication with your treatment team and between staff is conducted through secure channels, ensuring that your personal and treatment-related information is protected at all times.

6. **Customising Communication**: We understand that clients have different preferences for how and when we communicate with them—whether it’s regarding appointment reminders, updates, or sharing resources. Upon admission, we will discuss your preferences and any specific confidentiality concerns to customise communication in a way that best suits your need for privacy.

**In Summary: Your Privacy is Our Priority**

We recognise that the decision to seek help for addiction is deeply personal, and concerns about privacy should never be a barrier to accessing treatment. At MyRehab, we’re committed to providing a safe, secure, and confidential environment where you can focus on your recovery without concern for your privacy.

If you have specific concerns or questions about how your information will be handled, or if you desire additional measures to protect your confidentiality, our team is more than willing to discuss these with you and accommodate your needs to the best of our ability.

Embarking on a journey to recovery is a courageous step, and doing so with the assurance of confidentiality can make it easier to focus on what truly matters—your healing and well-being. Should you have any further questions or need clarification regarding the confidentiality of treatment at MyRehab Dual Diagnosis Addiction Centres, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to support you every step of the way.

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