Dr. Sarah Sherrard, Registered Psychologist, in Castlegar BC.

Please note: Email is a form of communication in which confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. Please limit the subject of email exchanges to requests for additional information or appointment scheduling. For all other matters, please call me. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY:
The law protects the privacy of all communications between a patient and a psychologist. In most situations, I can only release information about your treatment to others if you provide written consent.  There are some situations where I am permitted or required by law to disclose information without your consent:

• If there is a substantial and imminent risk that you may seriously harm yourself or another individual, I will take necessary steps to prevent or reduce the risk of harm which may include release of confidential information.
• If I have reason to believe that a child has been, or is likely to be harmed.
• If an adult is being abused and/or neglected and is unable to seek assistance.
• To comply with a court order.
• If you have a medical condition that makes it dangerous to drive, and you continue to drive despite warnings regarding potential danger, I am required by the Motor Vehicle Act to file a report. 
• For COVID-19 contact tracing purposes.