Book Detail
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Clinical Handbook of Psychiatry and the Law
Gutheil, Thomas G.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780781778916
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Doody’s Core Title Rating: 2.3 [Medicolegal Issues]
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Synopsis:
Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023!
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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