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Discuss how to predict and prevent malpractice actions

Outline the paper trail and the importance of having everything in writing for every client

In case of someone else's lawsuit, understand how to avoid testifying when it is not necessary

Recognize what to expect and what to do if a client complains to your licensing board

Identify the essential practices of record keeping in order to protect yourself in the event of a licensing board investigation

Discuss possible business structures and how to avoid unnecessary liability from your colleagues' misconduct

List various high-risk situations and how to most efficiently handle them

Identify what to do if you receive a summons to appear or to supply client records

THE LAW

u          Introduction

            -           law as prevention

            -           how lawyers and MHPs are different

u          Negligence law, malpractice, and personal injury lawsuits

            -           fiduciary doctrine

            -           tort doctrine

            -           general liability

            -           the professional standard of care and the per se rule

u          How to deal with your licensing boards

           

THE PAPER TRAIL

u          Psychotherapist privilege and confidentiality

            -           privacy as a fundamental right

            -           your responsibility to keep client information private

u          Records and office forms—YOUR best protection

            -           informed consent

            -           treatment plans and why they are valuable

            -           case notes: simple, brief, and professional

            -           the one file every practice should have

u          How to stay out of court and away from lawyers

u          HIPAA

            -           the long and the short of handling HIPAA

           

STRUCTURING OF YOUR BUSINESS TO AVOID RISK

u          Overview

            -           the agency problem

            -           vicarious liability

            -           the problem with colleagues

u          Available options in a nutshell and the risk management benefits of each

            -           sole proprietorships

            -           partnerships

            -           corporations

            -           LLCs

            -           independent contractors

            -           office sharing agreements

            -           and what is risk management anyway?

u          Final advice

            -           IRS never forgets

            -           managed care companies are not your friends or allies

           

HIGH-RISK SITUATIONS

u          Number one risk—what is it?

u          Sexual abuse allegations—what to do

u          Dual relationships

u          The more hurried the visit, the more risk undertaken

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