Psychotherapy and confidentiality : testimonial privileged communication, breach of confidentiality, and reporting duties /

Psychotherapy and confidentiality : testimonial privileged communication, breach of confidentiality, and reporting duties /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Slovenko, Ralph.
Imprint:	Springfield, Ill. : Charles C. Thomas Publisher, c1998.
Description:	xx, 640 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Psychotherapist and patient -- Moral and ethical aspects. Interpersonal communication -- Moral and ethical aspects. Confidential communications -- Physicians. Confidential communications -- Physicians. Interpersonal communication -- Moral and ethical aspects. Psychotherapist and patient -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4527199

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ISBN:	0398068275 (cloth)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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Summary:	Slovenko (law and psychiatry, Wayne State U.) offers a detailed, stimulating discussion of the legal issues connected with physician- patient confidentiality, incorporating quotes, cases, research, and relevant notes. He covers privilege problems; termination of privilege; confidentiality; recordkeeping and accountability; and evidential value of therapist versus forensic expert testimony. The appendix lists statutes on medical and psychotherapy privilege, and oral arguments and the decision in US Supreme Court in "Jaffee v. Redmond". Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Physical Description:	xx, 640 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:	0398068275