Applied Law in the Behavioral Health Professions : A Textbook for Social Workers, Counselors, and Psychologists

by Israel, Andrew B.

• ISBN13: 9780820457222
• ISBN10: 0820457221
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Peter Lang Pub Inc
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Author Biography

Andrew B. Israel is Assistant Professor at New Mexico Highlands University School of Social Work.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction to Law Based Decision Making in the Behavioral Health Professions	1	(6)
Constructing a Law Based Framework for Professional Decision Making	7	(16)
The Duty to Practice Reasonably Competently	23	(24)
The Duty to Seek Informed Consent	47	(32)
The Duty to Identify the Primary Client	79	(54)
The Duty to Treat Clients and Co-workers With Due Process and Equal Protection	133	(64)
The Duty to Maintain Confidentiality	197	(30)
Incorporating Law, Ethics, Context, and Pragmatism in Decision Making	227	(20)
Appendix: Decision Making Framework	247	(12)
References	259	(24)
Index	283