基本説明
Shapiro and Steven R. Smith exerrly navigate readers through the unfamiliar territories of professional liability, negligence, informed consent, privacy and confidentiality, HIPAA, defamation, violence and suicide, and malpractice trials and settlements.
Full Description
With combined expertise in psychotherapy and law, David L. Shapiro and Steven R. Smith expertly navigate readers through the unfamiliar territories of professional liability, negligence, informed consent, privacy and confidentiality, HIPAA, defamation, violence and suicide, and malpractice trials and settlements.
Through its illustrative case examples and up-to-date discussion of law and ethics, this book will help mental health practitioners enrich and protect their professional practice.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Tort Liability Basics
Negligence in Professional Practice
The Professional Relationship and Consent
Confidentiality and Privacy
Negligent Diagnosis and Treatment
Violence and Threats of Violence
Other Areas of Liability in Practice
The Trial Process and Privileges
Risk Management Strategies and amp quot Closing Arguments amp quot
References
Table of Authorities
Index
About the Authors
