Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege Sample Clauses

Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by Patient, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typi- cally, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Patient should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Patient should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney. Fee and Fee Arrangements The usual and customary fee for service is $100.00 per 50-minute session. Sessions longer than 50-minutes are charged for the additional time pro rata. Therapist reserve the right to periodically adjust this fee. Patient will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. In addition, this fee may be adjusted by contract with in- surance companies, managed care organizations, or other third-party payers, or by agreement with Therapist. From time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone contact with Patient for purposes other than sched- uling sessions. Patient is responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any tele- phone calls longer than ten minutes. In addition, from time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone con- tact with third parties at Patient’s request and with Patient’s advance written authorization. Patient is respon- sible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any telephone calls longer than ten minutes. Patients are expected to pay for services at the time services are rendered. Therapist accepts cash, or major credit cards.
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Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by Patient, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist- patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Patient should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist- patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Patient should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney.
Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by Patient, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Patient should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychothera- pist-patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Patient should ad- dress any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney. Professional Consultation Professional consultation is an important component of a healthy psychotherapy practice. As such, Therapist regularly participates in clinical, ethical, and legal consultation with appropriate professionals. During such consultations, Therapist will not reveal any personally identifying information regarding Patient.
Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by Patient and any re- cords created are subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege under the law, akin to the attorney-client or doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist is subpoenaed for records or deposition or court testimony, Therapist will assert the privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed in writing to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Pa- tient should be aware that he/she may be waiving psychotherapist-patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Pa- tient should address any concerns regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney. Fee and Fee Arrangements: The agreed-upon fee between Therapist and Patient is $ per 50-minute session. Longer sessions may be charged pro rata. Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust this fee and will notify Patient in advance of a fee adjustment. The fee may also be adjusted by contract with insurance or man- aged care organizations or by agreement with Therapist. Patient is to pay for ser- vices at time rendered, by cash, check, credit or debit card. Occasionally Therapist may speak by phone with Patient for purposes other than session scheduling. Patient will pay the agreed-upon fee (on a pro-rata basis) for calls longer than 10 minutes.
Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by a client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist- patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. If I received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, I will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on client’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by client or client’s representative. Client should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist- patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Client should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney.
Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by Patient, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist receives a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by a person with the authority to waive the privilege on Patient’s behalf. When a patient is a minor child, the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege is either the minor, a court appointed guardian, the minor’s counsel, or one of the Parents. In some cases, Parents do not have the authority to waive the psychotherapist-patient privilege for their minor children, unless given such authority by a court of law. Representative is encouraged to discuss any concerns regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney. Patient, or Representative, should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Patient, or Representative, should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney. Fee and Fee Arrangements The usual and customary fee for service is $140.00 per 45-50-minute session. Sessions longer than 45-50-minutes are charged for the additional time pro rata. Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust this fee. Representative will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. In addition, this fee may be adjusted by contract with insurance companies, HMOs, managed care organizations, or other third-party payers, or by agreement with Therapist. The agreed upon fee between Therapist and Representative is $140.00 or other agreed upon fee $Enter rate here. Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust fee. Representative will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. From time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone contact with Patient or Representative for purposes other than scheduling sessions. Representative is responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any telephone calls longer than ten m...
Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by the Client, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between the Therapist and the Client in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the client is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If the Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, the Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on the Client’s behalf until instructed in writing, to do otherwise by a person with the authority to waive the privilege on the Client’s behalf. When the client is a minor child, the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege is either the minor, a court appointed guardian, or minor’s counsel. Parents typically do not have the authority to waive the psychotherapist-patient privilege for their minor children, unless given such authority by a court of law. The Client, or Representative, should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Representative should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney.
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Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by Patient and any records created are subject to the psychotherapist-Patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or to the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the Patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist receives a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Patient should be aware that he or she might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if he or she makes his or her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding if the legal proceeding is versus Therapist. Patient should address any concerns he or she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his or her attorney. Fee and Fee Arrangements Therapist’s usual and customary fee for individual, couples, or family counseling is $250 per 60 minute session, including telephone counseling. Therapist offers a cash discount rate of $240 per 60 minutes when payment is made by Zelle, cash, or check. Fees for sessions longer or shorter than 60 minutes are adjusted pro rata (e.g., $4.00 per minute with a cash discount). Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust these fee rates. Patient will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. In addition, these rates may be adjusted by contract with insurance companies, managed care organizations, other third-party payers, or by written agreement between Patient and Therapist.
Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by patients, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist – patient privilege. The psychotherapist– patient privilege results from the special relationship between therapist and patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney– patient privilege or the doctor– patient privilege. Typically, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist – patient privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist – patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Patient should be aware that she/he might be waving the psychotherapist– Patient privilege if she/he makes mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Patient should address any concerns she/he might have regarding the psychotherapist – patient privilege with his/her attorney. There are however exceptions to privilege, which includes, but is not limited to: 1) a patient is a danger to self or others, 2) a judge issues a court order, 3) a patient introduces his/her mental condition into testimony, 4) someone is under 16 and victim of a crime, 5) the court is using therapy to establish sanity or competence to stand trial, 6) a patient has treated information as though it is not confidential, 7) information pertaining to the Patriot Act, 8) information listed on the health insurance claim form or child abuse report, 9) a patient complaint or lawsuit against me.
Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege. The information disclosed by Patient, as well as any records created, is subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege. The psychotherapist-patient privilege results from the special relationship between Therapist and Patient in the eyes of the law. It is akin to the attorney-client privilege or the doctor-patient privilege. Typically, the patient is the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege. If Therapist received a subpoena for records, deposition testimony, or testimony in a court of law, Therapist will assert the psychotherapist-patient privilege on Patient’s behalf until instructed, in writing, to do otherwise by Patient or Patient’s representative. Patient should be aware that he/she might be waiving the psychotherapist-patient privilege if he/she makes his/her mental or emotional state an issue in a legal proceeding. Patient should address any concerns he/she might have regarding the psychotherapist-patient privilege with his/her attorney. Fee and Fee Arrangements The fee for service is 200.00 per 50-minute session. 240.00 per 60 minute session. 285.00 per 75-minute session. 325.00 per 90-minute session. Sessions longer than 90-minutes are charged for the additional time pro rata. Neurofeedback sessions are scheduled for one hour. Therapist reserves the right to periodically adjust this fee. Patient will be notified of any fee adjustment in advance. No form of managed care, insurance, or e.a.p. benefits will be accepted for any services. Phone and Skype Fees are 200.00 per 50 minute session. 240.00 per 60 minute session. 285.00 per 75 minute session. 325.00 per 90-minute session. Group intake fee is 155.00 and group registration fees are non-refundable. Group fee is 75.00 per session and an initial commitment of 14 consecutive weeks is required. Group participant are expected to attend weekly group meetings. Clients who miss 2 groups may return to group only with permission of therapist. There are no “make ups” or credit for missed groups. Payment may be made in one or two payments. In the event that patient discontinues enrollment in group, payment in full is due and payable. From time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone contact with Patient for purposes other than scheduling sessions. Patient is responsible for payment of the agreed upon fee (on a pro rata basis) for any telephone calls. In addition, from time-to-time, Therapist may engage in telephone contact with third parties at Patient’s request and with Patient’s advance wr...
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