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Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians: Best Practices for Avoiding Litigation, Complaints and Malpractice
Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians Best Practices for Avoiding Litigation Complaints and Malpractice Author:Susan J. Lewis Psychologist and attorney Susan J. Lewis, PhD, JD, brings her 25 years of clinical experience 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, highlights by 30 engag... more »ing 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 resource goes beyond the what and why, focusing on how to protect you and your clients in an increasingly litigious society.« less