Table 6.

Communication in case of “dual roles.”

In case “dual roles” disclose to the person to be assessed the absence of a doctor-patient relationship and the obligation to report a third party Acting a consultant, inform the patient that you may breach the principle of confidentiality only to the extent that disclosure is required for forensic functions Avoid any disclosure of information provided by the patient beyond the confines of the process, including conversations with the media Serving as an expert for patients under your care, remind them of your ethical and legal obligation to “tell the truth”