Allan M. Tepper – Ethical Principles in the Practice of Georgia Mental Health Professionals

These are also achievable through the manual utilized in This seminar. These manual materials cannot be used in lieu of the seminar. in nature. All of the Written materials are state-specific Georgia.

Allan M. Tepper – Ethical Principles in the Practice of Georgia Mental Health Professionals

Many continuing education ethics programs can be used in a generic way. in nature. Many continuing education ethics programs emphasize risk management strategies. the detriment of the Attendees, especially if there is an attorney presenter.

This program is unique. This program explores clinical issues and not avoids them. the How clinical and ethical issues are affected the Every day practice of the Mental health professionals in Georgia. This is a unique combination of Clinical and ethical issues allow for more meaningful understanding and interpretation of the Rules that regulate mental health practices

These are the goals that can be achieved. the Enjoy the experience the Interactive style of the presenter, Allan M. Tepper, J.D., Psy.D. Individuals with joint degrees are different than others. in Psychology and law, Dr. Tepper In reality, he maintains both an active practice in psychology and an active practice in law. He is a psychologist and represents mental healthcare professionals in legal issues. Dr. Tepper This perspective is truly unique the practical understanding of ethics.

These are also achievable through the manual utilized in This seminar. These manual materials cannot be used in lieu of the seminar. in nature. All of the Written materials are state-specific Georgia.

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1. Make sure to identify the specific laws and regulations that apply to your practice.
2. Establish policies regarding ethical issues like seclusion, restraints and informed consent.
3. Determine which documents, forms, notes, and clinical data are part of an official medical file in the state of Georgia.
4. Examine your current record-Keep practicing in To ensure compliance with legal and ethical requirements in the state of Georgia.
5. Designate the treatment provider’s responsibilities relating to mental health issues and duty to warn law in Georgia.
6. Explore the Legal and ethical considerations the Treatment of Minor populations in Georgia With regard to age of Consent, confidentiality and custody concerns

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Understand the The System

• Statutes
• Rules and regulations
• Case law
• Finding the Law

Legal Exposure

• Criminal liability
• Civil liability
• Licensing complaints
• Reported complaints from organizations

Establish the The Treatment Relationship

• The professional relationship
• The legal and ethical principle of informed consent
• Part of informed consent of the Modality of treatment
• Use of Written consent forms are required for any reliance.

Record-Keeping Practices

• Record-Respecting regulations
• Items that constitute the Record, personal notes vs. Charting, raw data and computer printouts.-Party records
• Access to records via written requests, subpoenas, and court orders

The Ethics of Duty to Warn

• Notifying potential third parties of your intention to act-Party victims
• Review of Specific Georgia Case law regarding danger to others
• Clinical approach to the Duty to Protect

Treatment of Minors

• Age of Majority
• Consent to treatment
• Clinical implications in the Treatment of the An older teenager
• Treatment of Minors in Situations of Divorce and family separation

Non-Sexual Boundary Violations

• Contacts by cell phone and email
• Advocate vs. treatment
• Contacts with lawyers and professionals the The legal profession
• In-Court expert testimony