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Title:
Legal and ethical issues for mental health clinicians : best practices for avoiding litigation, complaints and malpractice / Susan J. Lewis, PhD, JD.
Author:
Lewis, Susan, author.
Publication Information:
Eau Claire, Wis. : PESI Publishing & Media, [2016].

©2016
Call Number:
K3608 .L49 2016
Abstract:
Psychologist and attorney Susan J. Lewis, PhD, JD, brings her 25 years of clinical practice and legal expertise directly to you-with practical guidance, strategies, solutions and up-to-date information to help keep you out of court and jail. Dr. Lewis uses easy-to-understand language to step you through the legalese, highlighted by 30 engaging case examples to illustrate how you can overcome legal and ethical challenges that arise in your practice, including: risk management; contracts; HIPPA; privileged communication; licensing complaints; supervision pitfalls; rights of minors; technology. This go-to resources goes beyond the what and why, focusing on how to protect you and your clients in an increasingly litigious society.--Publisher's description.
ISBN:
9781683730125
Physical Description:
iii, 138 pages ; 23 cm
Contents:
Risk management -- The legal system -- Working with attorneys -- Fiduciary contracts -- HIPPA guidelines -- Mental health in the courtroom -- Informed consent -- Privileged communication -- Licensing complaints -- Technology and confidentiality -- Supervision -- Balancing the rights of minors and their parents -- Author biography.
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