Through problem solving, you will gain insight-These discussions are representative of the actual ethical decisions that you will encounter in your clinical practice.
Susan Lewis – Washington Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians
This recording Susan Lewis, psychologist and attorney, will prepare you for Litigation issues that could put your client and your license at risk and Put your practice at risk Learn how to structure your practice in order to minimize risk exposure. Also, learn simple records and notes. and These actions will help you protect yourself in case of a claim. Susan These are the key points to remember-You can reduce your risk by using these home tools:
- HIPAA Updates and Washington Legislation and Regulations
- Risk management strategies
- How to avoid complaints and litigation and Malpractice
- Informed consent is best practice in professional relationships and Policies for offices
Through problem solving, you will gain insight-These discussions are representative of the ethical decisions that you will encounter in your clinical practice. The blending of Susan’s experience as a lawyer, work within the court system and Her extensive clinical experience makes her an expert in this field.-Be a knowledgeable instructor
- Discuss how to avoid licensing complaints and litigation issues and Malpractice actions
- Check out the legal and Ethical considerations for Minor populations are treated in Washington In respect to consent age, confidentiality and Custody concerns
- Communicate your understanding of the common boundary and Dual relationship issues or dilemmas can help you maintain appropriate relationships and trust with your clients.
- You must be aware of the ethical issues you need to consider when responding subpoenas requesting disclosure of client records.
- Analyze confidentiality and duty to warn law as it relates to the limits Washington.
- Articulate how risk management strategies regarding technology can keep client information secure and avoid violating HIPAA.
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Clinician-Client Relationship
- Law vs. Ethics
- Legal informed consent elements
- Nuts and Bolts of office policies
- Records vs. Psychotherapy Notes
- What record should I set?
- Limitations on confidentiality
- Washington case law & danger to others
- Washington Warning potential victims
- HIPAA
- All the latest updates
A Practical Approach to Risk Management
- Consent elements
- Competence & scope of practice
- Boundary violations/crossings
- Issues Modern technology
- Texting, cell phone, e-Video and mail psychotherapy
- Supervision: The perils
Litigation
- Licensing complaints & malpractice lawsuits
- Washington Specific statutes
- Washington rules and Regulations
- Case law and How to find it
Navigate to Legal System
- Roles for attorneys
- Confidentiality/privilege
- Subpoena & disclosure of confidential information
- Depositions, interrogatories or expert testimony
Treatment of minors
- Washington Age at the age of majority
- Consent to treatment
- Privilege/confidentiality
- Separation & divorce
Case Studies
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
