Written by two attorneys specializing in mental health, this alphabetically-organized quick reference resource covers the legal ins and outs of mental health service delivery. Entries include clinical record keeping, confidentiality, forensic issues, malpractice, managed care appeals, tricky clinical situations, and more.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 230 mm
Breite: 186 mm
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978-0-471-24869-9 (9780471248699)
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BARTON E. BERNSTEIN, J.D., LMSW, is an attorney in private practice in Dallas, Texas. He is an adjunct professor at The University of Texas, Arlington, a Licensed Master Social Worker, and the author of numerous articles and book chapters on legal issues affecting mental health practitioners. He conducts workshops and seminars throughout the United States. THOMAS l. HARTSELL, JR., J.D., maintains a private law practice in Dallas, Texas. He is a board certified specialist in family law. He is a frequent workshop presenter on topics related to ethics, managed care, confidentiality, informed consent, abuse allegations, and other legal aspects of mental health practice, and is an adjunct professor at Northlake College and Texas Woman's University.
CLINICAL RECORDS: PROTECTED OR NOT; Clinical Notes; Consent Forms; Correcting Errors; Discharge or Termination; Electronic Records; Intake and Consent Forms; Maintaining Records; Treatment Plans; CONFIDENTIALITY; Couples, Family, and Group Therapy; Insider Information; Third-Party Payers; CONTRACTS; Capitation Agreements; Gag Rules ; FEES; Sliding Fee Scales; Recovering Unpaid Fees; FORENSIC ISSUES; Abuse Allegations; Child Custody and Consent-to-Treat Issues; Children as Witnesses; Expert Witness; Forensic Evaluation; Involuntary Commitment; Threats of Violence; PRACTICE MODELS; Groups; Partnerships; Solo Practitioner: Incorporate or Not?; HOW TO AVOID MALPRACTICE CHARGES; Acts of Commission; Acts of Omission; What to Do If You Get Sued; MANAGED CARE; Confidentiality Issues; Duty to Appeal; TEAMWORK; Legal Aspects of Delegating; Supervisor/Supervisee Responsibilities; Appendices; References and Reading Materials; Index.
