Malpractice in psychology
Subtitle: a practical resource for clinicians
By: David L. Shapiro and Steven R. Smith
Contributors: Smith, Steven R., 1946-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: American Psychological Association; APA Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 202
ISBN-13: 9781433808951
Subjects: Psychotherapists; Psychologists; Malpractice
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-183) and index.
Table of contents: title: Tort liability basics; title: Negligence in professional practice; title: The professional relationship and consent; title: Confidentiality and privacy; title: Negligent diagnosis and treatment; title: Violence and threats of violence; title: Other areas of liability in practice; title: The trial process and privileges; title: Risk management strategies and "closing arguments".