Clinical Handbook of Psychiatry and the Law
- ISBN-10
- 1496398068
- ISBN-13
- 9781496398062
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 366
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-05-01
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Authors
- Thomas G. Gutheil, Paul S. Appelbaum
Description
Written by two renowned leaders in the field, the much-anticipated fifth edition of Clinical Handbook of Psychiatry and the Law offers mental health professionals authoritative guidance on how today’s law affects clinical practice. Each chapter in this award-winning reference presents case examples of legal issues often seen in day-to-day practice; clearly explains the governing legal rules, their rationale, and their clinical impact; and offers concrete action guides to navigating clinicolegal dilemmas. It’s a must-have resource for anyone in the mental health field who needs an easy-to-read, practical handbook addressing both longstanding legal/ethical issues and crucial recent developments in the field.
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