Posted by B2chica on February 2, 2006, at 11:57:49
In reply to She HAS MY FILE, help!!!!, posted by B2chica on February 2, 2006, at 8:58:42
ok, i found this online and it reassured me of my rights - especially the second paragraph... i need to sign a letter of release for her to see them!
Right to inspect and copy
-you have the right to inspect or obtain a coyp (or both) of PHI and psychotherapy notes in "clinicians" mental health and billing records used to make decisions about you for as long as the PHI is maintained in the record. "Clinicians" may deny your access to PHI under certain circumstances, but in some cases you may have this decision reviewed. On your request, clincians will discuss with you the details of the amendment process
Uses and disclosures requiring authorization-a clinician will also need to obtain an authorization BEFORE RELEASING YOUR PSYCHOTHERAPY NOTES. "phychotherapy notes" are notes the clinician has made about converstaions during a private group, joint, or family counseling session, which the clinician has kept separate from the rest of your medical record. These notes are given a greater degree of protection than PHI.
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