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• Archive: Faculty:Susan LewisDuration:6 Hours 2 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Jul 19, 2017 Description Avoid litigation dilemmas, complaints and malpractice actionsThe latest updates on HIPAA and Rhode Island laws and regulationsWhat every Rhode Island mental health professional needs to know to avoid litigation!Join Susan Lewis, psychologist and attorney, for this must-watch seminar that will prepare you for litigation issues which can put your client, your license and your practice at risk.
• You will learn how to structure your practice to limit exposure of risk, as well as discover simple records, notes and actions that will protect you in the event of a complaint.
• Susan will provide you with the following take-home tools to minimize risk:Updates on HIPAA and Rhode Island laws and regulationsRisk management strategiesHow to avoid litigation dilemmas, complaints and malpractice actionsBest practices in the professional relationship, informed consent and office policiesYou will learn through problem-solving discussions that are representative of actual ethical decisions you encounter in your clinical practice.
• The blending of Susan’s experience as a lawyer, work within the court system and extensive clinical experience makes her a hands-on, knowledgeable instructor!This seminar will leave you fearless and competent when and if you are faced with litigation.
• psychotherapy notesWhat to put in a recordLimitations on confidentialityRhode Island case law & danger to othersRhode Island duty to warn potential victimsHIPAAThe latest updates you need to knowPractical Approach to Risk ManagementElements of consentCompetence & scope of practiceBoundary violations/crossingsIssues with modern technologyTexting, cell phones, e-mail, video psychotherapyPerils of supervisionLitigationLicensing complaints & malpractice lawsuitsRhode Island-specific statuesRhode Island rules and regulationsCase law and how to find itNavigate the Legal SystemRoles of attorneysConfidentiality/privilegeSubpoena & disclosure of confidential informationDepositions, interrogatories, expert testimonyTreatment of MinorsRhode Island age of majorityConsent to treatmentPrivilege/confidentialitySeparation & divorceCase Studies Faculty Susan Lewis, Ph.D., J.D. Related seminars and products: 26 Susan J. Lewis, Ph.D., J.D., is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist and lawyer.