Television /Radio. Whether in live or pre-recorded television or radio ~adcasts, a similar amount of caution and control must be exercised. For example, because of time constraints, the music therapist'.5 responses may be cut off even 1Cfore providing the appropriate information, andi~fl.rmation may be edited so that are taken out of context. Distortions may readily occur, and jtnsationalism may be emphasized. It is important for the music therapist to request informed consent ~cedures from the show's host and producer. A clear agreeme!).t on the ground needs to be reached, including the show's purpose and intent, the role of thetherapist, the questions to be posed, a clarification of what the therapist is willing or not willing to discuss, and the names and roles of other guests experts. If such an infoflllj:d consent agreement is impossible to negotiate, therapist may be well advl~,