Allan M. Tepper – Ethical Principles in the Practice of Arizona Mental Health Professionals

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.

1. Specify state and administrative laws that impact clinical practice.
2. Determine the ethical and legal principle of informed consent.
3. Determine the notes, documents, reports, forms, and clinical data that constitute the record.
4. Evaluate record-keeping practices.
5. Analyze how to comply with third-party requests for records.
6. 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