Your Rights to Access Therapy Files

Explore the legal aspects of therapy confidentiality and your rights as a patient to access your therapy files. Kati Morton sheds light on the importance of understanding these rights.

Learn how to request your therapy records in writing and the therapist's discretion in granting access to your files. Discover the different options available to you when requesting your records.

Understanding Your Rights in Therapy

Requesting Your Therapy Records

Options for Accessing Your Records

Dive into the four options therapists have in granting access to your therapy records. From inspecting your records to receiving a summary, understand the choices available to you.

Discover the implications of each option and how therapists prioritize your well-being when granting access to your records.

Inspecting Your Therapy Records

Receiving a Full Copy of Your Records

The Importance of Therapist Discretion

Uncover the significance of therapist discretion in granting access to your therapy records. Kati Morton emphasizes the therapist's role in safeguarding your well-being and privacy.

Learn how therapists navigate the delicate balance between providing access to records and protecting your mental health.

Therapist Discretion in File Access

Protecting Patient Privacy