Risk Management : Clinical, Ethical and Legal Guidelines for Successful Practice

This book is a practical approach to integrating ethical principles into clinical practice. Balances scholarly analysis with the practical application of ethical principles. Presents useful risk-management strategies based on a conceptual framework which can be applied to a variety of clinical situations. Various areas mentioned are ethical risk management; informed consent considerations; managing boundaries; ethical decision making; consulting with colleagues; documentation and record keeping; and responding ethically to complaints and investigations. Also included in the book on a CD-ROM are 42 useful forms and a PowerPointr presentation. A few of the forms are informed consent for psychological services; informed consent for financial responsibility; informed consent for independent consultative examination; statement of understanding for unauthorized services and for services beyond medical necessity; letter of agreement regarding financial responsibility for expert testimony; release of information; plus many, many more.

William F. Doverspike, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who holds a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology (ABPP) and he is also board certified in Neuropsychology (ABPN). He is an Associate Faculty member of the Georgia School of Professional Psychology, where he teaches graduate courses in professional ethics. As an independent practitioner, he maintains privileges at several local hospitals. He is a member of the Ethics Committee of the Georgia Psychological Association. Dr. Doverspike is Editor of the Georgia Psychologist magazine and has authored over 50+ articles and chapters. He conducts seminars on ethics, risk management, and diagnostic consultation.