| Risk Management with Suicidal Patients Contributor(s): Bongar, Bruce (Editor), Berman, Alan L. (Editor), Maris, Ronald W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1572304987 ISBN-13: 9781572304987 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $27.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1999 Annotation: How does the law define "reasonable care" in the treatment of suicidal patients? What are the most clinically and legally appropriate procedures for evaluating and managing suicide risks? And what forms of precautionary planning and documentation are recommended for minimizing the likelihood of malpractice actions? Drawing upon years of clinical experience as well as extensive malpractice claims data and relevant case law, this book outlines effective assessment, management, and treatment procedures that balance the need for high-quality care with the requirements of court-determined and statutory standards. Three widely cited papers on standards of care are accompanied by four new chapters on clinical and legal risk management and issues surrounding pharmacotherapy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Suicide - Psychology | Reference - Law | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 362.28 |
| LCCN: 97048981 |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 5.98" W x 8.96" (0.69 lbs) 197 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Death/Dying |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How does the law define reasonable care in the treatment of suicidal patients? What are the most clinically and legally appropriate procedures for evaluating and managing suicide risks? And what forms of precautionary planning and documentation are recommended for minimizing the likelihood of malpractice actions? Drawing upon years of clinical experience as well as extensive malpractice claims data and relevant case law, this book outlines effective assessment, management, and treatment procedures that balance the need for high-quality care with the requirements of court-determined and statutory standards. Three widely cited papers on standards of care are accompanied by four new chapters on clinical and legal risk management and issues surrounding pharmacotherapy. |