Concise Guide to Psychiatry and Law for Clinicians, Second Edition

In recent years, we have seen an emergence of a malpractice epidemic and across-the-board increases in physicians's insurance premiums, which indicate the growing impact of the law on medical care. The changing health care market leaves psychiatrists more vulnerable to legal suits. The Concise Guide to Psychiatry and Law for Clinicians, Second Edition provides practical information for psychiatrists, psychiatry residents and other mental health professionals in understanding the legal regulation of psychiatric practice. This second edition covers recent legal decisions pertinent to psychiatry and present managed care applications. Plus, it covers: * The law related to psychopharmacology, electroconvulsive therapy, and psychotherapy. It also covers the issues surrounding suicidal patients, potentially violent patients and those requiring seclusion, restraint or involuntary hospitalization * The basics of malpractice litigation and malpractice claims in the managed care era * The legalities of the doctor-patient relationship, sexual misconduct issues, and patient termination * The issues of informed consent and right to refuse treatment, and the legal bounds of the doctor-patient confidentiality * The standard of reasonable care that all physicians, including psychiatrists, are legally held to * The clinician's duties, responsibilities, standard of care, and risk management techniques in managed care settings Complete with references, suggested readings, a glossary of legal terms, an index, and numerous tables and charts, this user-friendly guide summarizes the legal issues facing psychiatrists.
ASIN: 0880483296
VSKU: 56JTFY003SZ6_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Simon, Robert I.
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Integrity of the book is in good condition with no missing pages. Pages can have minimal notes or highlighting. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. Cover image on the book may vary. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer!