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Published Online: 6 December 2002

Update on Legal Consultation Plan

Publication: Psychiatric News
Volume 37, Number 23
https://doi.org/10.1176/pn.37.23.0002a
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APA’s Legal Consultation Plan, which has been administered by the law firm Crowell & Moring, will be administered by attorney Anne Marie “Nancy” Wheeler through her private practice as of January 1, 2003. Wheeler has been the primary attorney for the plan since it was established 20 years ago.
The plan allows enrolled members to consult with an attorney on a number of legal issues concerning psychiatric practice including confidentiality, privilege and HIPAA privacy, how to handle a subpoena, risk-management techniques for handling suicidal or dangerous patients, proper termination techniques, and review of managed care contacts. This plan does not offer litigation and related services.
Beginning next year if Wheeler is unavailable, consultation coverage will be arranged through Crowell & Moring or other experienced legal counsel. Referrals to local counsel will be provided if requested.
HIPAA FAQs will be sent by e-mail by December 20 to APA members who join the Legal Consultation Plan. Plan information is available by phone at (202) 508-8721 or e-mail to [email protected].

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