Isn't information given to a therapist sealed?
Question Details: A GAL requested the files from my therapist. I feel she slipped that request to the court among other requests and the judge said I had to sign the papers for medical releases, etc. I thought the law protected clients from having this information given out. Now, not only does she have the information, but everyone connected with the case does. Is this legal?
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There is a therapist/patient privilege of confidentiality; however, medical records can still be subject to a subpoena. In your case, the judge ruled in favor of having the medical records produced which required your signature to authorize their release.
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