Licensed mental health practitioners treat children both with and without the consent of one or both parents. It is not uncommon for [...]
Many mental health practitioners treat more than one member of a family, either concurrently or consecutively. This occurs most [...]
Are there circumstances that may arise when a patient falls behind in the payment of fees for professional services rendered and the [...]
Practitioners have changed the way they practice as a result of the pandemic, which seems to be moderating, and once again, [...]
What duty of confidentiality, if any, does a mental health practitioner have with respect to the use of the information gained during a [...]
When mental health practitioners commence professional relationships with patients, there is a requirement to provide or disclose [...]
There is a belief by some who have examined this issue that there is an underreporting of emotional abuse of children and that this [...]
Avoiding Liability Bulletin – March 2021 The article appearing …
Licensed mental health practitioners often discuss the issue and process of termination of treatment, including the question of when [...]
Mental health practitioners typically purchase malpractice insurance in order to protect themselves from claims and lawsuits seeking [...]
What is the effect, if any, of your state’s emancipation of minor laws on your duty as a mandated reporter of child abuse? The answer [...]
Counselors and therapists may be employed by any number of business entities (e.g., nonprofit organizations, sole proprietorships, [...]
