Client Bill of Rights

A therapist must display prominently on the premises of the professional practice or make available as a handout the bill of rights of clients, including a statement that consumers of marriage and family therapy services offered by marriage and family therapists licensed by the state of Minnesota have the right:

1. to expect that a therapist has met the minimal qualifications of education, training, and experience required by state law;

2. to examine public records maintained by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy that contain the credentials of a therapist;

3. to report complaints to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy;

4. to be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;

5. to privacy as defined and limited by rule and law;

6. to be free from being the object of unlawful discrimination while receiving services;

7. to have access to their records as provided in Minnesota Statutes, sections 144.291 to 144.298, except as otherwise provided by law or prior written agreement;

8. and to be free from exploitation for the benefit or advantage of a therapist