Overview

Can therapists keep their patients amp rsquo secrets? Should they? Psychotherapists are careful to safeguard information about their clients, but in some instances, they may be legally or otherwise compelled to disclose information, even without client consent. This little confidentiality manual walks readers through this complex topic, using the author amp rsquo s easy-to-follow six-step Ethical Practice Model. The checklist format enables therapists to inform themselves systematically about ethical options and relevant state and federal laws, so they can decide if, when, and in what respects they will limit their protection of clients amp rsquo confidences-and then discuss these limits with prospective clients. The chapters and case studies are full of useful information, making this the most convenient guide available to therapists on the topic. Resource lists and appendices for further reading are included. An essential tool not only for practicing therapists but also for ethics professors in clinical training programs, supervisors of students on internships and practica, and peer consultants, this handy reference belongs on every practitioner amp rsquo s desktop.

Full Product Details

Author:   Mary Alice Fisher
Publisher:   American Psychological Association
Imprint:   American Psychological Association
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.213kg
ISBN:  

9781433821899

ISBN 10:   1433821893
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   14 March 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

"Introduction The Ethical ABCs of Conditional Confidentiality Step 1. Prepare to Protect Confidentiality Rights Step 2. Tell Prospective Clients the Truth About Foreseeable Limits of Confidentiality Step 3. Obtain ""Truly Informed"" Consent Before Disclosing Confidential Information Voluntarily Step 4. Respond Ethically to Laws That Require ""Involuntary"" Disclosures Step 5. Avoid Preventable Breaches of Confidentiality Step 6. Talk About Confidentiality: Educate Each Other and the Public Appendix A. Online Sources for Professional Ethics Codes and Listing of Ethics Texts Appendix B. Definitions and Clarifications Appendix C. Laws and Regulations Affecting Confidentiality Appendix D. Client Handout Template — ""Limits of Confidentiality"" Appendix E. Elements of One-Way or Two-Way ""Release of Information"" Forms Appendix F. Ethical Responsibilities in Legal Contexts Appendix G. Protecting Clients' Confidentiality Rights — An Annotated Version of the Ethical Practice Model References Index About the Author"

Reviews

"Discussing and reviewing this manual with peers is perhaps the best way to put these valuable checklists into action. The same can be said for using the manual as text or curriculum in graduate school courses, training seminars and continuing education workshops. -- ""New England Psychologist"" This book is a must-have desktop resource for all mental health professionals. -- ""PsycCRITIQUES"""

Author Information

Mary Alice Fisher, PhD, is founding director of the Center for Ethical Practice, a member of the adjunct clinical faculty at the University of Virginia, and a clinical psychologist in private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Fisher provides workshops, seminars, and consultation on topics related to ethical issues in clinical practice.

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