These goals also are reached through the manual utilized in the recording. The manual materials are not generic in nature. All of the written materials are state specific to Arizona.
Allan M. Tepper – Ethical Principles in the Practice of Arizona Mental Health Professionals
Many continuing education ethics programs are generic in nature. Many continuing education ethics programs stress risk management strategies to the detriment of the attendees, especially if an attorney presenter is involved.
This program is different. Rather than avoiding clinical issues, this program explores the manner by which clinical and ethical issues affect the everyday practice of the mental health professional in Arizona. This unique blend of clinical and ethical concerns allows for a more meaningful understanding and interpretation of the rules that govern mental health practice.
These goals are reached through the experience and the interactive style of the presenter, Allan M. Tepper, J.D., Psy.D. Different from other individuals who possess joint degrees in psychology and law, Dr. Tepper actually maintains an active psychology practice and an active law practice. He functions as a clinician, and he represents mental health professionals who experience legal difficulties. In this regard, Dr. Tepper brings an extremely unique perspective in the practical understanding of ethics.
These goals also are reached through the manual utilized in the recording. The manual materials are not generic in nature. All of the written materials are state specific to Arizona.
When interacting with an attorney, it sometimes is difficult to hear the words, “Trust me.†For this recording, however, we do say “Trust us!†We guarantee you won’t walk away disappointed.
Specify state and administrative laws that impact clinical practice.
Determine the ethical and legal principle of informed consent.
Determine the notes, documents, reports, forms, and clinical data that constitute the record.
Evaluate record-keeping practices.
Analyze how to comply with third-party requests for records.
Establish the consent necessary to treat minors and release records of minors.
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Understand the Legal System
Statutes
Rules and regulations
Case law
Finding the law
Legal Exposure
Criminal liability
Civil liability
Licensing complaints
Organization complaints
Establish the Treatment Relationship
The professional relationship
The legal and ethical principle of informed consent
Informed consent as part of the treatment modality
Use of and reliance upon written consent forms
Record-Keeping Practices
Record-keeping regulations
Items which constitute the record, personal notes vs. charting, raw data, computer printouts and third-party records
Access to records by written requests, subpoenas and court orders
The Ethics of Duty to Warn
Duty to warn potential third-party victims
Review of specific Arizona case law governing danger to others
A clinical approach to the duty to protect
Treatment of Minors
Age of majority
Consent to treatment and access to records
Clinical implications in the treatment of the older adolescent
Treatment of minors in situations of family separation and divorce
Non-Sexual Boundary Violations
Email correspondence and cell phone contacts
Treatment vs. advocacy for patients
Professional contacts with attorneys and the legal profession
In-court expert testimony
