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backscatter712

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22. My thoughts exactly. The psychologist's couch should have the sanctity of confession.

Reply to phantom power (Reply #8)

Thu Jan 17, 2013, 04:13 AM

Jan 2013

If someone thinks they're going to get put on the "psycho list", or get Baker-acted and thrown in the psych ward for a 72 hour hold because he discussed suicidal or violent thoughts with their shrink, they're not going to talk about those thoughts. In fact, they're not going to get treatment at all if they think it'll get them locked up, put on a list or stigmatized.

So yeah, I'm skeptical of mandatory-reporting requirements and other state-mandated breaches in the privacy required in a therapist/patient relationship.

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Obama's "2nd executive order" regarding HIPAA may not be a good idea [View all] phantom power Jan 2013 OP

I suppose that could happen, hopefully a family member would convince them to doc03 Jan 2013 #1

What is the alternative? Hugabear Jan 2013 #2

"Don't suspect your neighbor, turn them in!" -Poster in Terry Gilliams' dystopian film "Brazil". Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #3

The worry's that it's effectively telling people who'd otherwise seek treatment to sit on theirs. nt Posteritatis Jan 2013 #4

in a word, yes. here's why phantom power Jan 2013 #8

Very Interesting, thanks! Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #11

My thoughts exactly. The psychologist's couch should have the sanctity of confession. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #22

Increased suicide rate loyalsister Jan 2013 #24

Caught a minute of CNN as some microcephalic went on about "crazy people" and guns. Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #5

Their information won't be seen by the public, just as it isn't seen now. Example, when you have DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #6

It won't matter, being reported to the government is what's going to stick in people's minds Fumesucker Jan 2013 #14

I need to read more about this b/c as far as I know, providers can't ignore Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #7

aren't mental health professionals, hopemountain Jan 2013 #9

No. former9thward Jan 2013 #15

thank you for the clarification hopemountain Jan 2013 #21

It'd mean more if that psych pro had cited a studyshowing what keeps people out of treatment HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #10

This has been a major concern of mine... markpkessinger Jan 2013 #12

The way our country does mental healthcare needs a rebuild, and putting Arne Duncan on the task... JVS Jan 2013 #13

I also feel Duncan has little to offer, very very little HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #16

I think I heard the same NPR story you did and agree that this is potentially cbayer Jan 2013 #17

So what? If they are violent and not reported, what has been gained? Drahthaardogs Jan 2013 #18

Dr-Patient confidentiality saves lives because it keeps people from avoiding treatment. JVS Jan 2013 #19

I have concerns about this provision for another reason. lanlady Jan 2013 #20

Oh, a list of people with mental illness? What could possibly go wrong? Denninmi Jan 2013 #23