A social worker providing psychotherapy in a mental health agency is concerned about protecting the confidentiality of client records. In order to provide the greatest protection for clients while adhering to best clinical practices, the social worker should:

A. Keep all psychotherapy notes in a client file in a secure and locked location
B. Take the psychotherapy notes home to ensure that they are only seen by the social worker
C. Store the psychotherapy notes in a secure and locked location separate from the client file
D. Not keep any documentation, including psychotherapy notes


Answer: C. Store the psychotherapy notes in a secure and locked location separate from the client file

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