With respect to the abovementioned, the therapist should consider disclosures, authorizations, and a written release of information to obtain Steven’s medical records from his PCP, to coordinate care. Especially since he got dizzy while driving and experienced the inability to breathe at the mall, helps the therapist understand if a possible medical condition exists or rules out the possibility that his symptoms transpired in part of a medical condition. Not to mention, the PCP could have prescribed Steven some medication in the interim, unbeknownst to the therapist. Thus, knowing whether Steven’s symptoms were attributable to any biological effects of a substance/medication is paramount. Likewise, providing the therapist with collateral information
