Since the publication of its first edition in 1992,
The Legal Guide for Practicing Psychotherapy in Colorado has become the standard for information on compliance with Colorado laws for the practice of psychotherapy in the state. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Colorado statutes that pertain to mental health professionals in the areas of malpractice and professional liability, restricting client liberties, licensing considerations, business concerns, and important ethical issues.
The Legal Guide gives psychotherapists specific examples of how Colorado laws affect their practice, with advice on how to comply with legal and ethical mandates. In addition to citing state and federal court cases relating to mental health professionals, the book tracks the latest statutory developments in Colorado to keep readers up-to-date on the law and legal terms used in this area.
If you are a psychotherapist or other mental health professional in Colorado and have questions about confidentiality and therapist-client privilege, testifying as an expert witness, setting up a business entity for your practice, or other issues related to administering mental health services, then this book is for you!
"Lane's Guide is the best single source of legal information for psychotherapists in Colorado. It is a 'must-have' resource for me as well as for the students in the legal/ethical classes."
-- Dr. Sarah F. Shaw, Professor Emeritus of Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado
Chapter 1: Colorado Judicial System
Chapter 2: Confidentiality
Part I: Duty of Confidentiality
Part II: Exceptions to Confidentiality
Part III: Practice Pointers
Chapter 3: Testifying as an Expert
Chapter 4: Malpractice and Professional Liability
Chapter 5: Restriction of Client Liberties
Chapter 6: Licensing Considerations
Chapter 7: Business Aspects
Chapter 8: Standards for Domestic Evaluations and for Domestic Violence Treatment Providers
Forms
Tables Of Authorities
Index
Denis Lane has been practicing law since 1976, with a focus on mental health law since 1978. He is licensed in Oklahoma, the District of Columbia, and Colorado.
As part of his practice, Mr. Lane conducts audits of programs at mental health facilities to ensure compliance with Colorado statutes and ethical requirements. He also advises and represents hundreds of mental health professionals in malpractice actions and Grievance Board matters.
Additionally, Mr. Lane is the author of the Lawyer’s Corner articles, published quarterly in the newsletter of the Colorado Association of Marriage & Family Therapists.
Mr. Lane is also very involved with the Center for Professional Studies, which provides workshops and seminars on malpractice avoidance, ethical issues, legal standards, record-keeping practices, and testifying in court.
Format: 8.5x11" Softcover
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 2728
ISBN: 978-1-932779-60-8
Publisher: Bradford Publishing Co.
