Blease C, Torous J, Kharko A, et al. Preparing Patients and Clinicians for Open Notes in Mental Health: Qualitative Inquiry of International Experts. JMIR Ment Health 2021;8(4):e27397
doi: https://doi.org/10.2196/27397
This study provides timely information on policy and training recommendations derived from a wide range of international experts on how to prepare clinicians and patients for open notes in mental health. The results of this study point to the need for further refinement of exemption policies in relation to sharing mental health notes, guidance for patients, and curricular changes for students and clinicians as well as improvements aimed at enhancing patient and clinician-friendly portal design.