Health care systems have been putting therapists’ progress reports online, much to the surprise (and anger) of some patients. By Christina Caron Stunned. Ambushed. Traumatized. These were the words ...

The HIPAA privacy rules give special protection to “psychotherapy notes,” but providers often misunderstand what are and are not covered and how they differ from other mental health records. I.

Therapists work hard to establish a bond so that patients feel safe and confident in exposing and exploring their most private feelings, memories, mistakes, and experiences—sometimes embarrassing or ...