Washington Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians – Susan Lewis

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Summary

• In this recording Susan Lewis, psychologist and attorney, will prepare you for litigation issues which can put your client, your license and your practice at risk.

• You will learn how to structure your practice to limit exposure of risk, as well as discover simple records, notes and actions that will protect you in the event of a complaint.

• Susan will provide you with the following take-home tools to minimize risk: Updates on HIPAA and Washington laws and regulations Risk management strategies How to avoid litigation dilemmas, complaints and malpractice actions Best practices in the professional relationship, informed consent and office policies You will learn through problem-solving discussions that are representative of actual ethical decisions you encounter in your clinical practice.

• The blending of Susan’s experience as a lawyer, work within the court system and extensive clinical experience makes her a hands-on, knowledgeable instructor!

• Communicate how to avoid litigation dilemmas, licensing complaints and malpractice actions.