Confidential Records
Both law and the standards of the therapy professions require that appropriate written or computerized records are kept.  Records are carefully guarded within locked file cabinets and password protected computer files.  Dr. Roberson sometimes makes audio tapes or digital recordings of evaluations and sessions, and the patient is always notified when recordings are needed.  Such tapes or discs are treated the same as written records and computer files, all stored in locked storage units.  Any on-line storage is sent via encryption, and stored with a secure password.  Adult patients or legal guardians of child patients are entitled to review confidential records, by scheduled appointment, unless a therapist determines that seeing them would be emotionally damaging to the patient.  In such a case, patients can have another therapist of their choice and expense, review the records at Dr. Roberson's office, by scheduled appointment.  Patients or their families may be charged for review time.  Up to three copies of professional reports, letters, or summary information, prepared at the request of the patient, will be mailed to anyone of the patient’s/parent’s choosing free of charge.  There may be a fee of up to $1.00 per page for additional copies of reports, letters, or summary information. 
 
In the event that Dr. Roberson retires, is incapacitated, or becomes deceased, confidential records may still be obtained for ten years after the last face-to-face contact with the patient, or ten years after the 18th birthday of a child or adolescent patient face-to-face contact. Such records shall be obtained by contacting the Custodian of Records at 623-486-0935, or by email to psyserv@mac.com. Up to $1.00 per page, and $10 for transfer of such records will be charged by the Custodian of Records.  Any changes to ontact information will be stored on this website.


Also see: http://therapist.psychologytoday.com/34016