Lawsuit Prevention Techniques for Mental Health Professionals, Chemical Dependency Specialists and Clergy

Lawsuits against counselors are on the rise! This book is designed to lower the chances of counseling disaster. LAWSUIT PREVENTION TECHNIQUES contains over 350 risk management ideas to help ensure any counselor's practice from unwanted litigation. Nationally known health care attorney, Barbara Calfee, J.D., L.S.W., combines her legal training & background in social work to provide a comprehensive guidebook for counselors seeking help for everyday issues. LAWSUIT PREVENTION TECHNIQUES is written in an easy-to-use question & answer format covering the following: What can the counselor do to prevent malpractice? Can a counselor be held liable for the negligence of another? How can a counselor draw the line between confidentiality & mandatory reporting duties? What is meant by the term "supervisory negligence"? What kind of trouble awaits the professional using sliding scales or waiving co-payments? What everyday documentation habits are actually considered "chart tampering" by the courts? & much more! LAWSUIT PREVENTION TECHNIQUES is not filled with legal theory - it is designed to provide concrete tasks for immediate implementation into any counselor's practice. Any library serving social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, clergy, counselors & chemical dependency professionals will find this book an invaluable tool!! To order: (216) 292-8500.Calfee, Barbara E. is the author of 'Lawsuit Prevention Techniques for Mental Health Professionals, Chemical Dependency Specialists and Clergy' with ISBN 9780963354013 and ISBN 0963354019.