<p>Ok, I'm <em>trying</em> to get going on my college application essays (yes, I know, I procrastinate), but here's the problem: I want to include in my essay a visit to a psychiatric hospital. Even if I don't include any names, will it still frowned upon as a breach of confidentiality?</p>
<p>Whose confidentiality will you be breaching?</p>
<p>I wanted to mention a friend and another patient there. </p>
<p>I cannot ask the friend or the other patient for their permission. But, if I leave them anonymous, is that important?</p>
<p>no names, otherwise no problem</p>
<p>don't mention names, just use vague references. after all they're more interested in YOU.</p>