| Legal concerns in psychosomatic medicine. | |
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PMID: 17938039 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In the practice of psychosomatic medicine, the psychiatric consultant is likely to be confronted with questions at the interface of psychiatry and law. These issues generally emerge around questions of confidentiality and exceptions to confidentiality, assessments of a patient's ability to consent to and refuse treatment, and concerns about malpractice liability. Overall, psychiatrists should approach the care of patients clinically, while understanding the applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which they practice. In addition, clinicians should be aware of the legal and risk management resources available to them should a complex situation arise. Finally, the psychiatric consultant should make use of consultation when complex issues emerge at the interface of psychiatry and law. |
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Authors:
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Rebecca W Brendel; Ronald Schouten |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Psychiatric clinics of North America Volume: 30 ISSN: 1558-3147 ISO Abbreviation: Psychiatr. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-16 Completed Date: 2007-12-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708110 Medline TA: Psychiatr Clin North Am Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 663-76 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 15 Parkman Street, WAC 812, Boston, MA 02114, USA. rbrendel@partners.org |
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Confidentiality
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legislation & jurisprudence Disclosure / legislation & jurisprudence Duty to Warn / legislation & jurisprudence HIV Infections Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act / legislation & jurisprudence Humans Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence Psychiatry / legislation & jurisprudence Psychosomatic Medicine / legislation & jurisprudence* Psychotherapy / legislation & jurisprudence Referral and Consultation / legislation & jurisprudence United States |
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