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The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals : An A-Z Guide to Responsible Practice
The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals An AZ Guide to Responsible Practice Author:Barton E. Bernstein, Thomas L. Hartsell Everything you need to know to protect your practice against ethical violations and complaints The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals is a valuable, easy-to-use resource for all mental health service providers. Written by two attorneys specializing in legal and ethical issues in mental health, this indispensable guide arms yo... more »u with the expert knowledge you need to avoid an ethical violationor to handle the situation if a complaint is filed. Barton Bernstein and Thomas Hartsell Jr. tackle dozens of ethical questions using the codes of several mental health professional associations and provide practical guidelines for avoiding ethically questionable behavior. Organized alphabetically for easy reference, this complete A-to-Z guide:
Provides clear, concise answers to ethical questionsfrom the simple to the complex
Covers key categories, including confidentiality, dual relationships, sexual misconduct, false and misleading statements, malpractice, drug and alcohol use, documentation, record keeping, closing a practice (retirement or death), responding to a subpoena, and more
Features step-by-step guidance, helpful case studies, and "ethical flash points" that alert you to warning signs and help you steer clear of ethically questionable situations
Covers the role of state licensing boards and national mental health associations in responding to complaints of ethical violations
Even an unintentional ethical violation can lead to personal and professional disaster. The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals helps you protect yourself, your future, and your practiceand lets you focus on the best interests of your clients.« less