In teletherapy, what is a collateral?

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In teletherapy, what is a collateral?

A collateral is input from someone other than the client who can provide information to inform treatment, such as a family member or caregiver, with the client’s consent. In teletherapy, this person may join sessions or share information through secure channels to help the clinician understand how the client is functioning, what strategies are helping, safety concerns, and overall progress. This outside perspective complements the client’s self-report and can improve treatment planning and monitoring, especially for daily functioning or behaviors the client might not fully report. It’s provided with consent and kept under privacy protections. It’s not a financial sponsor, a backup therapist, or a medical device.

A collateral is input from someone other than the client who can provide information to inform treatment, such as a family member or caregiver, with the client’s consent. In teletherapy, this person may join sessions or share information through secure channels to help the clinician understand how the client is functioning, what strategies are helping, safety concerns, and overall progress. This outside perspective complements the client’s self-report and can improve treatment planning and monitoring, especially for daily functioning or behaviors the client might not fully report. It’s provided with consent and kept under privacy protections. It’s not a financial sponsor, a backup therapist, or a medical device.

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