Essentials of New York Mental Health Law A Straightforward Guide for Clinicians of All Disciplines

Name: Essentials of New York Mental Health Law A Straightforward Guide for Clinicians of All Disciplines
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ISBN: 9780393703085

ISBN-10: 0393703088

ISBN-13: 9780393703085

Edition: 2002

Authors: Stephen H. Behnke, Michael L. Perlin, Marvin Bernstein

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Designed to remove the mystery and anxiety that many clinicians associate with the legal system, this guide introduces the law and gives answers to questions most often asked. Appendices include sample forms.

Book details

List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/17/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Size: 6.40" wide x 9.30" long x 1.20" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



List of Tables


Detailed Contents of Part II


Acknowledgments


Introduction



An Introduction to the Law



A Brief Introduction to the Law



Tarasoff and its New York Progeny



Privacy, Confidentiality, and Testimonial Privilege



300 Questions on New York Mental Health Law



The Legal System and Legal Process



Civil Commitment



Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Kendra's Law)



Criminal Law



Subpoenas and Court Orders



Guardians and Other Substitute Decision Makers



Confidentiality, Privilege, Mandatory Reporting, and HIPAA



Records and Record-Keeping



Professional Liability



Children and Families


Afterword


Index of Cases, Statutes, and Regulations


Important Phone Numbers and Web Addresses


Bibliography


Index of Subjects