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Using the law : practical decision making in mental health /

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Every day mental health professionals are faced with making practice decisions involving cultural, ethical, moral, regional, personal, & legal considerations. 'Using the Law' shows readers how to resolve practice problems efficiently through a structured application of legal principles...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Israel, Andrew B., 1958- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2025.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Law and ethics.
Mental health laws > United States > Decision making.
Mental health personnel > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Droit et morale.
Law and ethics
Mental health laws
Mental health personnel > Legal status, laws, etc.
United States
Electronic books.
Law materials.
Matériel juridique.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to law based decision making in the behavioral health professions
  • Constructing a law based framework for professional decision making
  • The duty to practice reasonably competently
  • The duty to seek informed consent
  • The duty to identify the primary client
  • The duty to treat clients and co-workers with due process and equal protection
  • The duty to maintain confidentiality
  • Incorporating law, ethics, context, and pragmatism in decision making.