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Autore |
Appelbaum Paul S. |
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Titolo |
Clinical handbook of psychiatry & the law / / Thomas G. Gutheil, Paul S. Appelbaum |
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Philadelphia : , : Wolters Kluwer, , [2020] |
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©2020 |
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ISBN |
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Edizione |
[Fifth edition.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xiv, 335 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Forensic Psychiatry |
Forensic psychiatry |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Includes index. |
Paul S. Appelbaum's name appears first on previous edition. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Confidentiality and privilege -- Legal issues in emergency psychiatry and involuntary commitment -- Legal issues in inpatient psychiatry -- Malpractice and other forms of liability -- Competence and substitute decision-making -- Forensic evaluations -- Clinicians and lawyers -- The clinician in court. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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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