Book by Anne Marie Wheeler, Burt Bertram

The Counselor and the Law: A Guide to Legal and Ethical Practice

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Wheeler, Anne Marie

Bertram, Burt

Psychology & Counseling

Amer Counseling Assn

"In this seventh edition of The Counselor and the Law, each chapter has been updated to reflect changes in the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics, findings of recent court cases, and new federal and state legislation. Attorney Nancy Wheeler and Burt Bertram, a private practitioner and counselor educator, provide a comprehensive overview of the law as it pertains to counseling practice; an in-depth look at counselors legal and ethical responsibilities; and an array of risk management strategies. Written in a clear and engaging style, this text is not only a widely used and respected resource for students, it also provides real answers for clinicians who are challenged daily to act in the best interest of their clients while minimizing the chances of becoming involved in an ethical or legal complaint. The issues surrounding civil malpractice liability, licensure board complaints, confidentiality, duty to warn, suicide and threats of harm to self, professional boundaries, records and documentation, and managing a counseling practice are addressed in detail. Features Current information on new and emerging legal and ethical issues Thoroughly updated chapter on distance counseling, technology, and social media Regulatory updates to the HIPAA and the HITECH Act Appendixes include the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics, top 10 risk management strategies, and a listing of how to access laws and find a local attorney"

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

This eighth edition provides a current and comprehensive discussion of counselors' legal and ethical responsibilities, an examination of state and federal laws as they relate to practice, and helpful risk management strategies. Attorney Nancy Wheeler and Burt Bertram, a private practitioner and counselor educator, offer real-world practical tips to help navigate professional risks while providing competent clinical care. New or updated topics include matters surrounding informed consent, current case law on duty to warn/protect and issues surrounding suicide in college/university settings, electronic records and ransomware concerns, and updates on state licensure board data regarding boundary violations. The authors' legal and ethical decision-making model will assist counselors and students with processing their own legal and ethical dilemmas, and the ACA Code of Ethics is included as a handy reference.

The Counselor and the Law: A guide to legal and ethical practice

American Counseling Association

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