Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals

Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals

by Stephen R. Feldman, Kathy Knowlton, Greg Sommers

Part of PSY 627 (NU course)

Join Readfeed freeFind clubs reading this
Rate this book:

Browse books you can read free on Readfeed

No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one

Start a club free
About
"What's the difference between privilege and confidentiality? When are therapists allowed to break confidentiality and when are they required to? When can progress notes or confidential psychotherapy notes be subpoenaed as evidence in a trial? How does a therapist know when to break confidentiality to warn someone of potential danger? What exactly does "reasonable cause to suspect" mean when deciding whether to report child abuse? Is failing to report child abuse an ethical violation, or is it actually a crime? This informative, comprehensive and entertaining DVD course will answer all these questions and more..."--Container.

Discussion questions for Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals

Bring these to your book club — or discuss them with readers on Readfeed.

  1. 1

    How does the distinction between legal obligations and ethical responsibilities complicate day-to-day decision-making for mental health professionals?

  2. 2

    In your own professional or personal life, how do you balance the duty to protect individual privacy with the broader responsibility of keeping the community safe?

  3. 3

    How do you think media portrayals of therapist-client confidentiality influence public expectations versus the actual legal realities explored in the book?

Sign up free to see all 8 questions & discuss

Discuss Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals with other readers

Join or start a book club for Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Sign up freeBrowse book clubs

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.