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Published Online: 1990, pp. 157–315

Malpractice in Psychotherapy: An Overview

Hope R. Conte, Ph.D., and Toksoz B. Karasu, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 44, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1990.44.2.232

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Malpractice law as it relates to individual psychotherapy is briefly reviewed. Examples of cases in specific areas of liability are given, and available solutions are discussed. It is suggested that there is a need for consultation plus educational programs designed to enhance our ability to practice within the boundaries the courts have set for us.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 44 • Number 2 • 1990, pp. 157–315

Pages: 232 - 246

PubMed: 2195902

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Published in print: 1990, pp. 157–315

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Hope R. Conte, Ph.D.^*

Bronx, NY

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Toksoz B. Karasu, M.D.^†

Bronx, NY

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Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. Mailing address: Department of Psychiatry, Nurses Residence, Rm. 5S25, Bronx Municipal Hospital Ctr., Eastchester Rd. and Pelham Pkwy., Bronx, NY 10461.

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Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.

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