Part 1 Preface Chapter 2 Confidentiality and Privileged Communication Chapter 3 Confidentiality and Informed Consent Chapter 4 The Duty-to-Warn Exception Chapter 5 The Concept of Dangerousness Chapter 6 Methods for Effective Warning of Dangerousness Chapter 7 Danger to Others: An Overview Chapter 8 Danger to Others: Specific Groups Chapter 9 Danger to Self Chapter 10 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 11 Case Law Digest Chapter 12 Guidelines for Practice Chapter 13 Summary Part 14 Discussion Questions Part 15 Suggested Readings Part 16 References Part 17 Glossary Part 18 About the Author
C. Emmanuel Ahia, Ph.D., J.D., LPC, is a counseling professor and director of the Ed.S program at Rider University, Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He has taught mental health law and ethics at John Hopkins and Central Michigan University and is the author of Legal and Ethical Dictionary for Mental Health Professionals, along with many other articles on counseling ethics.
Mental health professionals who are concerned about breach of
confidentiality in this electronic era will find Dr. Ahia's book
very informative. It is particularly good to know that current case
laws are integrated in this [book]. It's a must for every
professional's book shelf.
*Mary Guindon, Ph.D., former chair, counseling program, John
Hopkins University, MD*
…A major resource for mental health professionals who deal with
dangerous clients and confidentiality issues. Dr. Ahia did a
masterful job with it.
*Theodore P. Remley, Jr., J.D., Ph.D., professor and Batten Endowed
Chair, Department of Counseling and Human Resources, Old Dominion
University, VA*
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