Legal Basics
This section contains articles and other resources relating to basic legal principles. Look here for articles explaining legal concepts, work with attorneys, discussions of the legal duties of health professionals, etc. There may be overlap with other sections, so if you do not find the information you are looking for please browse the other sections or use the search box.
Understanding Lawyers...
Dealing with attorneys is often discussed among mental health professionals as one of the more unpleasant activities one can engage in. I’m not too happy about this, especially considering that I am an attorney. However, I must admit that I understand the dread many therapists feel about talking to...
Must Therapists Respond to Subpoenas?...
March 14, 2007
Legal Basics
Legal Basics
In the course of legal proceedings, subpoenas are often issued as a means of gathering information. When they are received by clinicians, they are often accompanied by considerable anxiety about how to respond. Indeed, some clinicians wonder whether to respond at all. Many clinicians are under the impression...
