The Duty to Protect Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations for Mental Health Professionals |
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Author:
| Werth, James L. Welfel, Elizabeth Reynolds Benjamin, G. Andrew H. |
Contribution by:
| American Psychological Association Staff, |
ISBN: | 978-1-4338-0412-0 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
Publisher: | American Psychological Association
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $91.99 |
Book Description:
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Psychologists and other mental health professionals rightfully experience significant anxiety regarding their duty to protect when working with potentially dangerous individuals who are at risk of harming others or themselves. This book discusses the legal and ethical foundations of the duty to protect and the duty to warn.
Psychologists and other mental health professionals rightfully experience significant anxiety regarding their duty to protect when working with potentially dangerous individuals who are at risk of harming others or themselves. This book discusses the legal and ethical foundations of the duty to protect and the duty to warn.