Texas Mental Health & The Law – Michael H. Flynn

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Summary

• As a mental health professional, you not only deal with critical clinical matters with your clients – you must also stay up-to-date on seemingly ever-changing laws and procedures.

• Keeping up-to-date is essential in order to protect your clients and yourself.

• In this comprehensive recording you will gain an understanding of confidentiality, risk management, recent legislation and trends in mental health law in Texas, guardianship, commitment, practical legal options – and more, that will help you stay on top of issues that arise in everyday clinical situations.

• Summarize the legal considerations when opening and maintaining a mental health practice.

• Explain the potential role of mental health professionals in legal proceedings related to client care.