The Paper Office, Third Edition: Forms, Guidelines, and Resources to Make Your Practice Work Ethically, Legally, and Profitably
"I went into private practice last year and this book became my practice bible. At first, it was alarming for me to think about the need for obtaining written consent, developing a business strategy, writing a notice of privacy practices, and all those other details. But that was a good thing, because it motivated me to work harder, andThe Paper Officegave me practical tools to ensure I was providing the best care for my patients."--Gregory M. Martino, PhD, private practice, DuBois, Pennsylvania"Dr. Zuckerman's work is an excellent contribution to every clinician's set of practice procedures."--Bryant L. Welch, JD, PhD"Dr. Zuckerman has created a wonderful resource for mental health practitioners. I have sung the praises ofThe Paper Officefor years in trainings I have conducted on ethical and legal issues in clinical practice. The third edition builds on the strengths of the second edition with practical, user-friendly information and forms related to ethical, legal, and clinical issues, and expands the contents to include timely information on managed care, HIPAA, malpractice issues, and more. This book will be very helpful to practitioners from all of the mental health disciplines, regardless of their experience level."--Eric M. Johnson, PhD, ABPP, Oregon Forensic Institute "I have been usingThe Paper Officelike a bible as I inch toward opening my first practice. Don't make the mistake I did in assuming from the title that this book is simply a set of forms. It's not--not by a long shot. Instead, I urge you to consider it an indispensable tool for all clinicians, both new and seasoned. Moving logically from topic to topic, Zuckerman delves into all the practical and ethical nuts and bolts you need to know and consider carefully as a responsible practitioner. Everything you need in order to develop the forms and handouts you'll use in your business is provided in the book and accompanying CD-ROM, and you can edit and photocopy these documents for individual use. I can't say enough good things aboutThe Paper Office. Buy it today; you'll be glad you did!"--Debbie Klingender, PhD, North Carolina