Of course, all this is not to say that we shouldn’t test for the potency of existing treatments through clinical trials, but we should be cautious in interpreting the results. Studies and treatments should also be designed to better accommodate individual differences, allow for flexible timeframes.

It is literally impossible to effectively address any personal issues or concerns without going into specific personal situations, and depending on the individual this process might take longer or require various approaches. Limiting this process to X times of meetings or sessions is ridiculous.

IMO, such approach is innately flawed because it’s missing out on the most important aspect of therapy, the personal experience. It is impossible to draft up an all inclusive plan to account for all situations, even if such thing can exist it will be the most generic and therefore frivolous.

In brief, this novel approach might benefit some patients while hurting others, and the harm it could inflict outweighs the benefits. I think in the spirit of prioritizing patients’ welfare, an open and thoughtful conversation is the better and safer practice here.

Similarly, if the notes contain concerns, it should be raised in a conversation, where the patient is given a chance to express their own thoughts on the observation. It could be frustrating for a patient to discover such comments by themselves as they might be vulnerable or self-conscious.

In my opinion, if a note contains helpful insights or interpretations, the best practice is to share that with the patient in a conversation, as it gives them a chance to reflect promptly in a supportive environment.