I would prefer that I be included in all the conversations, but sometimes this just isn't possible. So no, for me it is not a requirement. I guess I'm either too trusting or indifferent to get wound up about who said what when.[/quote]

I agree with you. Sometimes, especially during emergency or crisis situations, there isn't time to plan a conference call. But you know what? In most situations, at least most day to day therapeutic situations, there is time to plan and implement a conference call. As a provider, I KNOW how much more comfortable it is to talk without the client present. But guess what? Much more is accomplished if everhone is on board!

You know what the difference was between my current therapist and my previous therapist? My current therapist told me that she would NEVER call any other provider without me being in the room when she made the call AND she insisted on me making that a stipulation on the signed consent. What a relief that was for me. What a lifting of a trust issue.