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Texas Patient Rights Notice

1. Overview

In accordance with Texas House Bill 4224, Texas Health and Safety Code Section 181.105, and Texas Health and Safety Code Section 181.103, the following information is provided to help clients understand their rights related to access to health care records, professional regulation, and health information privacy.

2. Client Rights and Key Information

Requesting Access to Your Health Care Records

You have the right to inspect or obtain a copy of your health care records maintained by this practice.

Clients may also request that their records be provided in electronic format when available.

To request access to your records, submit a written request that includes:

  • Your full name
  • Your date of birth
  • A description of the records requested
  • Dates of service, if known
  • Where the records should be sent

Requests may be submitted by one of the following methods:

Identity verification may be required before records are released. Records will be provided in accordance with applicable Texas law and federal privacy regulations. A reasonable, cost based fee may apply as permitted by law.

Professional Licensing Authority

Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas are regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

To obtain information about professional licensing or to file a complaint regarding a license holder, contact:

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 7.300
Austin, Texas 78701

Phone: (512) 305 7700
Complaints Hotline: (800) 821 3205

Website: https://bhec.texas.gov

3. How to Request Records

Clients may request access to their health care records by submitting a written request using one of the methods listed above.

Requests will be processed in accordance with applicable Texas law and federal privacy regulations.

4. How to File a Complaint

Licensing Complaint

You may file a complaint regarding professional conduct with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council using the contact information listed above.

Health Information Privacy Complaint

You have the right to file a complaint regarding the privacy of your health information under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 181.103.

If you believe your health information privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas:

Office of the Attorney General of Texas
Consumer Protection Division

Phone: (800) 621 0508

Online complaint form:
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint

5. Practice Information

Pattern Shift Counseling, PLLC
Jason Joseph, LPC (TX), LPC (OR), LMHC (WA), CPC (NV)
Telehealth Services
Email: jason@patternshiftcounseling.com

6. Legal References

This notice is provided in accordance with:

Texas House Bill 4224
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 181.105
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 181.103