Does Case inform parents when their student is seeing a university counselor or physician?
Without a student’s consent, state laws and professional ethics policies generally prohibit the university from sharing student medical and counseling records with third parties, which includes parents. We respect the privacy of students because it encourages them to talk openly and candidly with a physician or counselor about issues or causes of concern. There is a fine line, however, and Case will notify parents if hospital staff or counselors determine that a student poses an imminent danger to self, or to an identifiable third party.
