diff --git a/frappe/model/document.py b/frappe/model/document.py
index 1ea3216acf..05adb8e0a1 100644
--- a/frappe/model/document.py
+++ b/frappe/model/document.py
@@ -566,7 +566,7 @@ class Document(BaseDocument):
 		if not df:
 			df = self.meta.get_field(fieldname)
 
-		return df.permlevel in self.get_permlevel_access()
+		return df.permlevel in self.get_permlevel_access(permission_type)
 
 	def get_permissions(self):
 		if self.meta.istable: