The Essentials of California Mental Health Law: A Straightforward Guide for Clinicians of All Disciplines (The Essentials of Series) |  | Authors: R. Todd Bates, Stephen H. Behnke, James Preis, James T. Preis
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0393702502
Dewey Decimal Number: 344.794044
EAN: 9780393702507
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A new series of straightforward guides setting forth the laws most relevant to mental health practice in each state. This series arose from the author's experience teaching psychiatric residents, psychology interns, and social work students at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Consistently, trainees mentioned how helpful it was to have laws relevant to their clinical practice explained in a way that removed the mystery and anxiety they associated with lawyers, courts, and judges. Each volume in the series sets forth, in a clear, straightforward, and user-friendly manner, pertinent legislation and court cases, covering why the law was written, what the law says, and how the law affects clinical practice. This volume covers the statutes and court cases of California.
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Comment July 24, 2005
Marvin L. Weil
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is a detailed guide to the Mental Health Law of California. It elaborates in lucid fashion the details of the law including the role and responsibilities of physicians for commitment of the mentally ill. It makes clear the situations where the physician can and cannot act.
It is a useful resource for physicians and mental health workers who care for patients IN CALIFORNIA.
Outstanding coverage, best prep for CJPEE August 31, 2005
Dr. Kathy Nickerson (Newport Beach, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This text clearly and concisely covers the most critical and challenging aspects of California mental health law. No legalese or unusual jargon, just common sense answers to your most frequently asked questions. I used this text to prepare for the CJPEE and I could not recommend it more highly. It's an interesting read and very helpful to the practicing therapist.
California Mental Health Law December 2, 2007
las (Southern California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Useful book. Written in easy to read and understand language for those of us who do not enjoy wading through otherwise dull and dry text of legal and ethical codes. In each chapter the authors respond to questions posed with thoughtful and clear responses. A part II of this text would be great and I for one, would purchase it if it were in the same format.
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