Ask Your Mental Health Question Here
April 21, 2008 9:02 pm Questions and Answers
About once a week I will be choosing a question from my readers to answer on this blog.
I will try to answer those that I believe will interest the most people. Send your questions to me at Dr.Duffy@PsychSense.com
Here is the first question/ Answer. Let me know your comments, follow up questions.
I was hospitalized under the Mental Health Act in 2003. Where are Mental Health records kept and by whom, for how long, and who can access them? Are records accessible by Companies, as I am concerned about my career prospects in the future?
Hi,
Mental Health records are kept by the hospital, and outpatient providers. They should only be released with your permission EXCEPT to certain places/people such as: Other medical providers involved in your care, insurance companies and perhaps law enforcement agencies.
You do not have to put any information about your mental health on employment applications if you do not wish.
Check the HIPPA laws for more information then you want on patient privacy. The hospital you were in should have a copy of their privacy policy.
By the way discrimination is illegal if you can do your job.
Good luck, Dr. Duffy
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