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- 25 years of experience in mental health law and
defense of healthcare professionals.
- Consults with mental health professionals on ethical
issues, reporting requirements, business practices and malpractice preventions.
- Provides training on ethical compliance, standards
of practice, record keeping practices and risk management.
- Represents therapists in defense of malpractice
claims and licensing board matters. For a consultation call 719.636-1017
or send email to: dklaneatty@qwest.net
(or through this site).
- Author of The Legal Guide for Practicing Psychotherapy in Colorado (2006 Edition) Bradford Publishing, Denver, Colorado.
Key Features:
Since the publication of its first edition in 1992, The Legal Guide for Practicing Psychotherapy in Colorado has become the standard for information on compliance with Colorado laws for the practice of psychotherapy in the state. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Colorado statutes that pertain to mental health professionals in the areas of malpractice and professional liability, restricting client liberties, licensing considerations, business concerns, and important ethical issues.
• Explains the psychotherapist’s
duty of confidentialty and exceptions to that duty
• Gives recommendations for maintaining client records
• Discusses concerns related to releasing client files
and records
• Clarifies licensing issues, grievance procedures,
prohibited activies, and unlawful acts
• Discusses best practices for avoiding malpractice
and professional liability
• Illustrates the different types of business entities
available to mental health professionals who want to protect personal
assets
• Includes sample Colorado legal forms recommended for
use in mental health practices
