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Many professionals have access to personal information about their clients. To whom may you disclose such information? How do you respond to a subpoena? What is your “duty to warn?” Are there any exceptions to the privacy rules? In this session, we will review...
The civil commitment process allows for involuntary placement of individuals in a psychiatric hospital or other appropriate setting. It is an effective tool in helping mentally ill persons who may otherwise not receive appropriate treatment. This session will address...
Social workers and other health care professionals are bound by the rules of their respective licensing boards to follow a prescribed set of ethical standards. One’s own personal values influence how these standards are interpreted and acted upon when faced with an...
Failure to uphold the privacy rights of your clients is not only a breach of ethical practice, but it may be a violation of state and federal statutes. Social workers and others in direct practice, as well as their supervisors, must understand the HIPAA rules and...
It is estimated that 70% of Americans die without a will and families are left to sort out the often complex and challenging legal, financial, and personal details following the death of a loved one. Professionals in the field of aging and disability are often in a...