required therapy/lack of privacy

[BeOne77]

Does anyone here who is in a board order feel very uncomfortable in talking with a therapist knowing that the contents of these "sessions" are being reported to the BON on a quarterly basis...How are you handling the lack of privacy? And what can be done on our parts to protect that which is SUPPOSED to be confidential...?

For those who are required to see a therapist...

[june2009]

I saw a therapist for a while when I was in the phmp program . at first I was nervous about it but then I looked at what they had to fill out and send to my CM and the questions. They really aren't too bad. Mostly they just want to hear about your relapse risk. They don't really want to know details. They just want to make sure you are keeping your appoint ments, showing up on time, following suggestions and if you are at risk for relapse. Don't feel awkward. Like I said, they're not worried about details.

[MrChicagoRN, RN]

I'd clarify what is actually reported to BON.

Most likely it's mostly, has she been attending, has she been compliant.

[1sttime]

Our right to medical privacy is pretty much meaningless. None of us willingly sign away our rights under this program. I saw a therapist and was honest most of the time, but kept any "bad" thoughts out of the conversation. I felt like the boards black and white policies took away from the value of my relationship with my MD and therapist- but a necessary evil.

[1sttime]

We could hire a lawyer for many of the practices that take place within our respective programs.

I've made peace with my lot as I could have spent time in jail for theft, had my license revoked, etc...