What steps should psychologists take to maintain the confidentiality of psychotherapy notes?

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer will include:
a. Storing therapy notes or client records in locked file cabinet
b. Use password protected computer files
c. With HMO confirm client permission for sharing with third party
d. Obtain signed HIPAA authorizations

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Dress, speech, and actions are examples of one concept that explains how we form impressions of others

A. Attributions B. Controlled processing C. Fundamental attribution error D. Sources of information

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Which of the following forms of violence are those who drink heavily more likely to use in comparison to batterers who do not drink?

a. emotional b. psychological c. severe physical d. financial

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The first step in clarifying treatment goals is to formulate a hypothesis about: a. the clients maladaptive relational patterns

b. faulty expectations. c. pathological beliefs. d. All of these choices.

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Which is not a consideration in discussing a student's performance at a parent conference?

a. Preparing a folder with a record of the student's progress in all areas b. Maintaining confidentiality about student performance c. Comparing each student to the top performer in the class d. Making available samples of the student's work and test scores

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