University Press of America
Pages: 66
Trim: 6 x 9¼
978-0-7618-5647-4 • Paperback • December 2011 • $30.99 • (£23.99)
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.
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
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