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Privilege and Confidentiality

Avoiding Liability Bulletin - August 2005 … It is important to know the difference between confidentiality and privilege. If you...

Richard Leslie May 24, 2016

Waiver

Avoiding Liability Bulletin - October 2005 … Typically, the holder of the privilege is the patient and not the therapist...

Richard Leslie May 24, 2016

Joint Holders of the Privilege – Meaning and Implications

Avoiding Liability Bulletin - December 2012 … Who is the patient? That question may seem rather simple to answer for...

Richard Leslie May 24, 2016

Subpoena for Records and Notes

Avoiding Liability Bulletin - June 2005 … Suppose the therapist’s mental health records and notes regarding the patient are subpoenaed...

Richard Leslie May 24, 2016

Duty to the Patient – When Does it Begin?

Avoiding Liability Bulletin - September 2010 …Therapists and counselors often discuss the issue and process of termination of treatment, including...

Richard Leslie May 24, 2016

The Search Warrant

Avoiding Liability Bulletin - August 2005 … Suppose law enforcement officials unexpectedly appear at your office and inform you that...

Richard Leslie May 24, 2016

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