Milchman incorrectly states that a binding confidentiality will protect the release of any of all details of a child's clinical record from their guardian or the courts. This misconception appears related to Milchman's misinterpretation of the Ethical Principles of Psychologists regarding informed consent and confidentiality. A second misconception relates to the author's contention that children's consent must be sought prior to interviews; the author has confused assent with consent. The crucial principles to follow when conducting evaluations are to be thorough; to use conservative judgment in both evaluating the evidence and protecting the child from harm; and to keep up with the huge and growing literature on interviewing techniques, suggestibility and memory, and the impact of abuse and trauma on children. 1 reference