Tag Archives: ethics in mental health practice
Negligence vs. Gross Negligence
… What is the difference between the two? Why does it matter? As to the difference, negligence can be generally defined as the failure [...]
Ethics
The various professional organizations that represent a variety of mental health practitioners have adopted ethical standards or Codes [...]
Home Visits
… Michael Jackson’s death, and the investigation of several doctors, including one or more “concierge doctors,” raised the question of [...]
Diversity
There are many legal issues affecting mental health professionals that involve the subject of diversity. Perhaps one doesn’t think [...]
Diversity And The Law
In the December 2009 issue of this Bulletin, I gave three examples of, and asked related questions about, the inter-connectedness of [...]
Attending the Patient’s Wedding (or Other Significant Event)
… A therapist or counselor may be asked to attend the wedding, graduation, or funeral of a particular patient or former patient. While [...]
Dual or Multiple Relationships – An Overview
… What exactly are dual or multiple relationships? Are all dual relationships prohibited? If therapists or counselors terminate the [...]
Gifts – To and From Patients
… I have been asked to comment on how I feel about a therapist or counselor giving or receiving a gift from or to a patient. Is it [...]
Expert Testimony
… In a recent disciplinary action brought by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences against a licensed marriage and family [...]