Florida Administrative Code
64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Chapter 64B4-9 - CLIENT RECORDS
Section 64B4-9.002 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
Psychotherapy records are chronicles of a dynamic psychotherapeutic relationship and are to be accorded the dignity and respect due such a relationship. Psychotherapy is for the client and all records constructed shall respect the integrity and privacy of that relationship.
(1) A psychotherapy report is a summary of information derived from the psychotherapy records which addresses a specific request as authorized by the client.
(2) A psychotherapy record shall contain basic information about the client including name, address and telephone number, dates of therapy sessions, treatment plan and results achieved, diagnosis if applicable, and financial transactions between therapist and client including fees assessed and collected. A record shall also include notes or documentation of the client's consent to all aspects of treatment, copies of all client authorizations for release of information, any legal forms pertaining to the client, and documentation of any contact the therapist has with other professionals regarding the client.
(3) Regardless of who pays for the services of the psychotherapist, a client is that individual who, by virtue of private consultation with the psychotherapist, has reason to expect that the individual's communication with the psychotherapist during that private consultation will remain confidential.
Rulemaking Authority 491.004(5), 491.0148 FS. Law Implemented 491.0148 FS.
New 12-11-91, Formerly 21CC-9.002, 61F4-9.002, 59P-9.002, Amended 2-11-98.
