AI helpers and health privacy
Most psychologists assume their digital tools are private enough for clinical work. AI has changed that: the tools we rely on are now hungry for data, and health data is special.
Privacy & records
Clinical notes, data, and who gets to see them.
Do you need to update client consent every 12 months under the new Code of conduct?
No. Section 4.2 of the Psychology Board's Code of conduct reflects privacy law: consent must be current and specific. A 12-month rule creates work without fixing the real risk, which is a material change in circumstances.
Caught in the crossfire: the hidden risks of treating children during family breakdown
Mum says the separation is amicable and asks you to see her daughter. It feels safe to say yes. In the early days of a high-conflict separation, safe and effective treatment of the child may not be possible at all.
Therapy progress notes: a treasure trove of data for all the wrong people
Your progress notes are probably the place you are most likely to harm a client. Notes exist to manage risk, and every field you add to a template is a new risk of its own.
AI client notes for psychologists ?
This blog is a public service, as I must have discussed this issue with more than a dozen supervisees or practice owners in the past month alone. So in this instance, rather than paying for a consult, please feel free…