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Ten Conditions that must be met for Informed Consent in Social Work Practice
1. The client must be told that there is a request to release certain information
2. The client must understand what information is to be disclosed
3. The client should have the opportunity to see the material that will be disclosed
4. The client must be told to whom exactly the information will be given
5. The client must be told why the information is being requested and how the other party
will use it
6. The client must be able to correct or amend the information before it is released to
ensure its accuracy and completeness
7. The client must understand whether or not the receiving party will (or has the right to)
pass it on to a third party
8. The client should be fully informed of potential repercussions that may result from
disclosure in order to make in informed decision to allow or deny the disclosure
9. The client should be advised that the consent is limited to six months, and is revocable
at any time
10. The client must read, understand, and sign a “Consent for Release of Information”
form