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When a practitioner goes on vacation, should the clients provide a release of information to allow a covering Psychologist access to client records?

April 26, 2017clients covering Practitioner psychologist release vacation

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When a practitioner goes on vacation, should the clients provide a release of information to allow a covering Psychologist access to client records?

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Such a release should be provided either at the time of the vacation or in the initial treatment agreement. As unforeseen circumstances may not allow adequate time to obtain releases prior to a practitioner’s absence, practitioner may wish to include the release in the treatment agreement.