My pdoc remembers some things and not others. He refers to his notes sometimes for details. But he remembers my general situation, such as what my job is, my diagnosis, that I'm a single mom, and my son's general situation. I've been seeing him for 6-7 years for 30 minute sessions, usually 4-6 times a year.

I imagine a pdoc's ability to remember highly depends on how many people they see. In busy clinics where they see a lot of people for 10-15 minute sessions would make it harder to remember. Mine doesn't take insurance and sees less people for longer sessions.