Common use of PROFESSIONAL RECORDS Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL RECORDS. The law and professional standards require that your healthcare professional keep treatment records. You are protected under the provision of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This law insures the confidentiality of your healthcare records. These records are encrypted and handled with special safeguards to insure confidentiality. If you, or someone acting on your behalf, request these records they will be provided upon written request. Your records may be reviewed, in session, with your healthcare professional. If a third party such as an insurance company is paying for your treatment, it is typically required that you be given a diagnosis. A diagnosis is a technical term that describes the nature of your problem and something about whether it is a short-term or longer-term problem. If a diagnosis is used, your healthcare professional will discuss it with you and explain the nature, typical course and various treatment options for your diagnosis. All diagnoses come from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.