Your records are maintained securely as part of your client file. They are not automatically shared with hospitals, healthcare providers, schools, employers, insurance companies, or government agencies. Your information remains private unless you request that it be shared, or disclosure is required or permitted by law. Records are maintained in accordance with applicable legal and professional record retention requirements.
No one automatically receives your information outside this practice. I do not send reports to employers, schools, family members, or other providers unless you request it.
Most sharing of your information requires your written authorization. This includes sending information to an employer, physician, school, disability office, testing agency, or any third party. You may choose to share a summary letter, or nothing at all. You can also revoke a release at any time for future disclosures.
I am required to comply with legal orders such as court subpoenas and mandatory reporting laws. These situations are uncommon and governed by state and federal regulations rather than individual discretion. Outside of these legally defined circumstances, information is released only with your authorization.
