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The Portable Lawyer for Mental Health Professionals: An A-Z Guide to Protecting Your Clients, Your Practice, and Yourself , 2nd Edition
Barton E. Bernstein, JD, LMSW,
Thomas L. Hartsell, Jr., JD,
ISBN: 978-0-471-46551-5
©2004
480 pages
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Written by two attorneys specializing in the legal aspects of mental health care, The Portable Lawyer for Mental Health Professionals is an indispensable survival guide for every student preparing for a career in a mental health field. The authors explain how to handle allegations of malpractice, cope with threats of violence, preserve client confidentiality, and much more. Each chapter features step-by-step guidance, helpful case studies, "legal lightbulbs" highlighting key concepts and dos and don'ts, and sample forms and contracts. new chapters in this edition are a wealth of information on HIPAA, including helpful forms; legal issues related to working with older adults and using "exotic" therapy techniques; ethical and legal aspects of office leases, and more.
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