You will learn through problem-solving discussions that are representative of actual ethical decisions you encounter in your clinical practice.
Susan Lewis – Washington Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians
In this recording Susan Lewis, psychologist and attorney, will prepare you for litigation issues which can put your client, your license and your practice at risk. You will learn how to structure your practice to limit exposure of risk, as well as discover simple records, notes and actions that will protect you in the event of a complaint. Susan will provide you with the following take-home tools to minimize risk:
Updates on HIPAA and Washington laws and regulations
Risk management strategies
How to avoid litigation dilemmas, complaints and malpractice actions
Best practices in the professional relationship, informed consent and office policies
You will learn through problem-solving discussions that are representative of actual ethical decisions you encounter in your clinical practice. The blending of Susan’s experience as a lawyer, work within the court system and extensive clinical experience makes her a hands-on, knowledgeable instructor!
Communicate how to avoid litigation dilemmas, licensing complaints and malpractice actions.
Explore the legal and ethical considerations for the treatment of minor populations in Washington with regard to age of consent, confidentiality and custody concerns.
Communicate how an understanding of common boundary and dual relationship issues/dilemmas can help you maintain appropriate relationships with your clients.
Recognize ethical challenges you should consider when responding to subpoenas that request disclosure of client records.
Analyze the limits of confidentiality as it relates to duty to warn law in 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
Elements of legal informed consent
Nuts and bolts of office policies
Records vs. psychotherapy notes
What to put in a record
Limitations on confidentiality
Washington case law & danger to others
Washington duty to warn potential victims
HIPAA
The latest updates you need to know
Practical Approach to Risk Management
Elements of consent
Competence & scope of practice
Boundary violations/crossings
Issues with modern technology
Texting, cell phones, e-mail, video psychotherapy
Perils of supervision
Litigation
Licensing complaints & malpractice lawsuits
Washington specific statutes
Washington rules and regulations
Case law and how to find it
Navigate the Legal System
Roles of attorneys
Confidentiality/privilege
Subpoena & disclosure of confidential information
Depositions, interrogatories, expert testimony
Treatment of Minors
Washington age of majority
Consent to treatment
Privilege/confidentiality
Separation & divorce
Case Studies
