I understand and consent to the following:
1. I authorize and request Dr. Keller to carry out psychological and/or diagnostic procedures which now or during the course of my child's treatment are advisable.
2. I acknowledge that I am being informed that under California
law:
a. If a patient communicates to a therapist a serious
threat to harm an identifiable person, the therapist must warn that person
and 
b. If the therapist suspects child abuse or neglect,
or abuse of a helpless adult or of an elder, a report must be made to
the
c. If a patient seems dangerous to self or others or
unable to care for him/herself, then hospitalization may
3. I understand that:
a. Information and records--otherwise confidential--
concerning me and or my family must be provided in the event of a
b. I understand that Dr. Keller consults professionally
and confidentially
4. Parents and Guardians of Minor Children:
Communications between child and therapist are confidential except
under the exclusions given above. I understand that Dr. Keller is providing
psychotherapy and will not provide any custody evaluations or recommendations
of any kind regarding visitation or disputed arrangements between parents.
I agree that I will not request Dr. Keller's records for use in a custody
dispute. I understand that for treatment to be effective, I must cooperate
in working with Dr. Keller including meeting with Dr. Keller as requested.
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5. My consent is for me and any minor children. Consent is voluntary and, except for Items 2 and 3 (limits on confidentiality) and urgent consultations, I may withdraw my consent to future disclosure at any time by writing a letter to Dr. Keller.
6. I have received a copy of this form.
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This consent is in effect for the duration of treatment up to three years.