Legal Issues in Social Work, Counseling, and Mental Health

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Robert G. Madden - Saint Joseph's College, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, The University of Bergen

Volume: 36

Series:
SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services

Other Titles in:
Clinical Psychology (General) | Counselling Ethics and the Law | Legal/Ethical Issues in Social Work

May 1998 | 296 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

This book covers a broad range of topics, including providing testimony, responding to subpoenas, dealing with an attorney, influencing the legal system, and understanding the legal side of the business of psychotherapy. This book will help demystify the North American legal system, thereby empowering psychotherapists to work with it and within it.

Society, the Law and Mental Health

Standardization of Practice Policies and Procedures

Disclosure of Confidential Information

The Standard of Care and Practice Issues

Legal and Clinical Standards

Determining `Reasonable Care'

Interactions with the Legal System

Legal Issues in the Business of Psychotherapy

Knowledge for Practice

Common Legal Problems for Clients

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