Posted by Garnet71 on April 28, 2009, at 0:28:27
In reply to Re: axis two features))garnet, posted by deerock on April 27, 2009, at 19:08:38
It would depend upon the scope of the background investigation. The letter you asked for isn't the issue here, it seems. Do you know some therapists write notes after your leave? Some even audio record the sessions (though I'm not sure if the laws dictate whether or not they have to tell you). What do you think happens when the doctor leaves an exam room-they summarize the visit, including your behavior, in a tape recorder-it is later transcribed in placed in your record/file.
To comment about what others have said-Just because someone uses depression/anxiety codes for insurance purposes, does not mean that the therapist doesn't write notes about your issues and places them in a file.
I don't know about the field of social work-I only know about my particular field; in some cases, they would want to read all those 'notes'. I have no clue about the scope of investigations social work employers conduct. But know your hippa rights; always keep copies of your records. They can come back to burn you.
Someone I knew a few years back was a electronic records investigative consultant for law firms; he said, and I don't know if this is still the case today, there is one single place in Atlanta, Ga, that has all your medical infromation. Despite that, i'm really surprised at the lack of concern I always come across-lack of concern for what's in your med records. It's like your credit report but worse, in some cases.
There's also a data house that keeps track of any insurance medical claims you've filed. If you apply for worker's comp, or file an auto insurance claim, for example, it's like pulling a credit report-of our medical history.
I wouldn't worry too much about that letter, you were't diagnosed, only traits were mentioned (which like we all say everyone has from time to time), but if I were you I'd find out what exactly the corrections system investigages and then accordingly check your records if needed. And check the HIPPA laws if you run into a problem. Good luck!
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