A psychologist works in an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility. His patient reveals, during the therapy, that a staff person paid to have sex with another patient, who is a prostitute. The staff is in another department in the agency. And, according to the psychologist’s patient, the patient is in another part of that facility.
The psychologist consultation for the therapist in the past. The psychologist does not dwell on the situation with the patient. However, after the session, the psychologist feels uneasy about what his patient revealed
Are there any ethical obligations of the psychologist who hears this information?
What are potential ethical pitfalls in this scenario?
What, if anything, should the psychologist do?
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