Question

Yolanda is reviewing a medical record for a patient who is receiving psychotherapy. As a part of her training in medical record confidentiality, she is aware that there are special guidelines regarding psychotherapy notes. Which of the following statements is true of these guidelines?

A. Psychotherapy notes can never be disclosed to the patient.

B. Except when used for data aggregation, psychotherapy notes can't be used without the health care provider's authorization.

C. Except when used by the originator of the psychotherapy notes, they can't be used without the individual's authorization.

D. Psychotherapy notes can never be disclosed, even for health care operations.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Except when used by the originator of the psychotherapy notes, they can't be used without the individual's authorization
Confidentiality is an essential requirement of psychotherapy. in addition, although patients share personal feelings and thoughts, intimate physical contact or relation with a therapist is never appropriate, acceptable, or useful.