To get her license to practice psychology in Rhode Island, Jennifer Poon said she had to answer one simple question about prior medical care.But when she moved to Alaska last year, Poon learned the state requires applicants to release all their medical, dental, and mental health records to the board. Poon said the requirement is a barrier that punishes people for seeking help.
“There are people that I know, because I’ve talked to them, that have chosen to practice elsewhere because of our licensure policies,” Poon said. The lawsuit also alleges that the required release of medical records doesn’t comply with Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law that protects people with physical or mental disabilities from discrimination.
Poon has a history of mental illness from when she was a child, an experience that led her to the field of psychology so she could help others with similar experiences. She said Alaskans benefit from having mental health providers who have experienced mental illness.
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