Avoid Ethics Complaints and Malpractice Lawsuits: Managing High-Risk Clinical Situations

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This course comes with 6.0 hours of Ethics credit!

Recognize the important elements that lead to disciplinary complaints and malpractice lawsuits against professionals.
Determine the best methods for working with suicidal, self-harming, and other high-risk individuals.
Maintain client confidentiality while avoiding responsibility.
Get over your apprehension of depositions and trials.
Real-life ethical case studies

This is, without a doubt, the greatest ethics class you will ever attend. Deborah Henson, an unique mix of an attorney and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, does the unthinkable by making ethics not only pertinent to your business, but also enjoyable and pleasant. Deb’s use of humor and case studies will make the day fly by as you learn to react to licensing complaints and/or malpractice lawsuits simply and efficiently and become fully aware of your due process rights. You will be invited to offer particular challenges or instances from your own experiences during this highly interactive presentation.

This session will prepare you for litigation concerns that might jeopardize your client’s, your license, or your practice. Attend this class to overcome your anxiety of engaging in litigation and gain confidence in depositions and trial testimony.

OUTLINE

Clinician-Client Confidentiality: Scope and Limitations

Professional Codes of Conduct and Other Resources (e.g., HIPAA, state and federal case law)

In Clinical Practice, Dangerous Dual Relationships and Other Ethical Conflicts

Professional Codes of Conduct Avoiding Client Conflicts That Cause Problems

Avoiding Lawsuits in High Anxiety Clinical Practice Ethically

Factors that Lead to Disciplinary Complaints and Malpractice Lawsuits Against Clinicians “Best Practice” Advance Planning to Manage Risk Factors Before They Erupt “Best Practice” Procedures for Clinicians to Avoid Legal Issues Treatment Procedures for Suicidal, Self-Harming, and Other High-Risk Clients

Handling Legal Issues Ethically and defensively

Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Attorneys and Subpoenas
Getting Ready for Depositions or Court Testimony: Preparing Clients for Clinical Effects of Clinician Testimony Using the Funnel Approach Avoid Clinical and Legal Consequences Harmful to Client and Clinician

Precedents and Ethical Case Studies

Examine Court Precedents on Confidentiality Limitations

OBJECTIVES

Identify high-risk customers and/or situations that might lead to disciplinary action and/or malpractice litigation.
Describe numerous approaches for improving mental health office management practices in order to lessen the likelihood of complaints or litigation.
Recognize how to react to subpoenas for mental health documents or testimony at depositions or trial in an ethical manner.
Examine clinical circumstances that may lead to legal action for professionals.
Describe how to respond to subpoenas in an ethical manner when clients refuse to allow the release of sensitive information without causing complaints/lawsuits against the physician.
Develop important self-care skills while dealing with high-anxiety clients and/or preparing for legal participation.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Deborah M. Henson, MSW, LCSW, J.D., LL.M. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and lawyer with over 25 years of professional experience and over 15 years of teaching mental health practitioners on the intersection of clinical practice and litigation. She maintains a psychotherapy practice in New Orleans, teaches social service organizations, and consults on a regular basis with doctors around the country who are involved in various forms of legal actions, including disciplinary proceedings. Deborah also practices law, with an emphasis on mental health law, ethics consultation, and risk reduction. She has represented several lawyers and mental health professionals in malpractice and disciplinary proceedings. Ms. Henson has regularly lectured on mental health ethics, risk reduction, and effective collaboration with attorneys to assist clients who are involved in ongoing litigation.

Deborah graduated from Tulane University with a Master of Social Work, Loyola University School of Legal with a Juris Doctorate, and the University of California, Berkeley—Boalt Hall School of Law with an LL.M. (advanced law degree). She has given continuing education presentations and general lectures for the National Association of Social Workers, the NASW Louisiana Chapter (Annual Conferences), the Louisiana Association of Clinical Social Workers, the Tulane School of Social Work, the University of Texas School of Social Work, the St. Edward’s University Professional Education Center, the New Orleans City Attorney’s Office, the Prime Time CLE Institute, the Tulane School of Law, and other organizations. Deborah is a clinical social worker licensed in Louisiana and Texas, a Board Approved Supervisor in Texas, and a lawyer allowed to practice in Louisiana, Texas, and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

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Psychologists, counselors, social workers, case managers, addiction counselors, marriage and family therapists, nurses, and other mental health professionals are the intended audience.

Deborah M. Henson, MSW, LCSW, J.D., LL.M., is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and lawyer with over 25 years of experience and over 15 years of teaching mental health practitioners on the interface between clinical practice and litigation. She maintains a psychotherapy practice in New Orleans, teaches social service organizations, and consults on a regular basis with doctors around the country who are involved in various forms of legal actions, including disciplinary proceedings. Deborah also practices law, with an emphasis on mental health law, ethics consultation, and risk reduction. She has represented several lawyers and mental health professionals in malpractice and disciplinary proceedings. Ms. Henson has regularly lectured on mental health ethics, risk reduction, and effective collaboration with attorneys to assist clients who are involved in ongoing litigation.

Deborah received her Master of Social Work from Tulane University, her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Legal, and her LL.M. (advanced law degree) from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law. She has given continuing education presentations and general lectures for the National Association of Social Workers, the NASW Louisiana Chapter (Annual Conferences), the Louisiana Association of Clinical Social Workers, the Tulane School of Social Work, the University of Texas School of Social Work, the St. Edward’s University Professional Education Center, the New Orleans City Attorney’s Office, the Prime Time CLE Institute, the Tulane School of Law, and other organizations. Deborah is a clinical social worker licensed in Louisiana and Texas, a Board Approved Supervisor in Texas, and a lawyer allowed to practice in Louisiana, Texas, and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

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