Open Notes in Mental Health: Myths, Realities & Confidentiality

In this episode of the Sit and Stay Podcast, host Parker Anderson and RipsyTech founder & CEO, Dr. Tom Tarshis, continue their deep dive into Open Notes. They explore common misconceptions about sharing mental health documentation with patients, discuss best practices for handling sensitive issues (like trauma, psychosis, and substance use), and highlight key legal and ethical considerations.0:00: Introduction4:00: How can the myths and misconceptions around Open Notes be debunked?7:16: How can providers navigate writing honest notes and sharing them with patients? 12:38: Are there certain linguistic strategies that providers should use for Open Notes? 14:54: How can providers sensitively navigate Open Notes in cases of trauma?17:50 How can providers sensitively navigate Open Notes in cases of abuse to a minor?21:09 How can providers sensitively navigate Open Notes in cases of substance abuse?25:08 What legal or ethical considerations should providers remember for Open Notes?29:20 How might the introduction of AI affect the landscape of Open Notes?36:21 The Mental Health Business Moment Of The Week. 37:45 Conclusion