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Here in oregon it is two psychiatrists or 2 psychologists as is new york, vemont, nevada, conneticut, california, and the list goes on for a total of 42 out of 50 states.

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Actually, I have been involuntarily hospitalized after an interview with only one doctor. In California. More than once. And, more times than not, been released after assessment by only one doctor. (Frankly, a couple of times that I really should have been held for 72 hours. Once I was released less than 24 hours before a suicide attempt.)

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calling the persons mental health professional will not do any good. without a release of information signed by the client treating professional is not allowed to talk with anyone other than the client about treatment and needs. This is set down by the federal HIPPA Privacy Law. The treating professional cannot even acknowledge that the person is their client. In otherwords they cannot even listen to a phone call about that client without the signed release form.

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Actually, I just did call a friend's therapist to express concern, with no release. Professionals can listen, and they can act on information given -- they just can't say anything to anyone without a release.

It's kind of a reverse of the reporting rule where they have to tell you if there's a threat against you from a client.