During an observation at an out patient center, I noticed how easy the pitfalls of talking about clients can be with other caregivers. This clinic involved PTs, speech therapists, OTs, and office administration. The client population was pediatrics, so it seemed almost natural that these specialists developed bounds with these children, because most of them have been seeing these kids since they were babies.
During lunch breaks or even down time, it was easy to fall into the routine of talking about the clients with other staff or administration near by. At first, I did not think twice about what was happening because I know these people meant no harm; however, it is clear that we should all be aware of our settings. Client's information is private and personal, and as health care providers we need to do our best to serve our clients in the most responsible way, by keeping their information confidential. I took away from this experience how easy it can be to slip up, so to be aware of the triggers that might bring on a situation that is not appropriate for a clinical setting.
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