Clinical handbook of psychiatry & the law

Clinical handbook of psychiatry & the law

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Written by two renowned leaders in the field, the much-anticipated fifth edition of Clinical Handbook of Psychiatry and the Law offers mental health professionals authoritative guidance on how today's law affects clinical practice. Each chapter in this award-winning reference presents case exam...

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Main Authors: Appelbaum, Paul S. (Author), Gutheil, Thomas G. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Wolters Kluwer 2020
Edition:Fifth Edition
Subjects:
Forensic Psychiatry
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Table of Contents:
  • Confidentiality and privilege
  • Legal issues in emergency psychiatry and involuntary commitment
  • Legal issues in inpatient psychiatry
  • Malpractice and other forms of liability
  • Competence and substitute decision-making
  • Forensic evaluations
  • Clinicians and lawyers
  • The clinician in court.

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