when I had apsychiatrist and a family doctor During intake with the psychiatrist one of the forms that I had to sign in order to be treated by the psychiatrist was a release of info form. It was mainly so that both professionals would know what each was prescribing so that the meds were not counteracting or causing interaction problems. and also so that each knew both the medical and psychiatric history so that when I had a problem they both knew which was from my medical problems and which was from mental problems.

Now my family doctor prescribes any and all medications for me so I don't see a psychiatrist (unless its time for an updated Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation which only a psychiatrist or psychologist can give). Both my therapist and my family doctor have permission to talk and pass information to each other. They don't do this because they want to keep anything from me or Im sicker then I know sort of thing. It just makes taking care of me easier all around. everyone knows everything so no one is second guessing my treatment plans or sending in different directions on what I need. Maybe this is what they are setting up for you.

If you are in the US you may have already given permission for your physician and therapy professional to exchange information. Most doctors and therapy agencies in the United States now are working this type of continuity of care type programs and include the release of information form with their intakes and 6 month update paperwork. So read those papers that you sign very carefully so that you know when you are allowing someone to have access to your mental health information.