Purpose of This Consent
At Choices Psychotherapy, we are committed to providing high-quality mental health services. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve care, we may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in capturing, transcribing, and analyzing therapy and psychiatry sessions (herein referenced as “session(s)”). These tools are designed to support clinical documentation, enhance treatment planning, and improve overall care delivery.
This form provides information about how AI may be used and requests your consent for its use during your sessions.
What AI Will Be Used For
If you agree, AI technology may be used for one or more of the following purposes:
- Session Transcription: Converting spoken conversation into written text to support accurate documentation.
- Note Drafting: Assisting providers in creating session progress notes or summaries.
AI tools are used to assist your provider —not replace them. Your provider will always review and verify any documentation or information generated by AI.
Audio Recording Consent
I voluntarily consent to the audio recording of my sessions under the following conditions, with the assurance that these measures are implemented to enhance the effectiveness of my session:
- The primary goal of recording sessions is to improve the efficacy of the session.
- Recordings are temporarily held on secure servers during the session and are automatically and permanently deleted afterward.
- Recordings are anonymized, ensuring that no personal identifiers are linked to the audio content.
- Recordings are used solely for enhancing the therapeutic process and are not part of my official health documentation. All data handling strictly adheres to privacy and data protection standards.
- I can request that the audio recording be turned off at any time, and I may terminate this permission to record at any time.
By agreeing to this, I acknowledge the confidentiality, security measures, and focus on improving session quality while maintaining my privacy and data protection rights.
Privacy and Confidentiality
- All data captured or transcribed is stored and protected according to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- AI tools used are HIPAA-compliant and encrypted.
- Data is not shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
- No recordings or transcripts will be used for research, training, or development purposes unless separately consented to.
Your Rights
- Your participation is voluntary.
- You may decline or withdraw your consent at any time without any impact on your care.
- You may request more information about how AI is used or ask to review any AI-generated notes.
Risks and Limitations
While we take precautions to ensure your privacy, there are minimal risks of data breaches or misinterpretation by AI tools. All outputs are reviewed and corrected by your licensed provider to maintain accuracy and therapeutic integrity.