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Published Online: 1992, pp. 499–684

Unanswered Questions about the Criminalization of Therapist-Patient Sex

Rodney J.S. Deaton, M.D., J.D., Patricia M.L. Illingworth, Ph.D., and Harold J. Bursztajn, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 46, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1992.46.4.526

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From four different standpoints—philosophical, clinical, legal, and empirical—the authors examine issues inherent in the controversy over criminalization therapist-patient sex. From within each standpoint they raise questions that, argue, need to be answered more fully in order to assess the wisdom of criminalization.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 46 • Number 4 • 1992, pp. 499–684

Pages: 526 - 531

PubMed: 1443282

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Published in print: 1992, pp. 499–684

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Rodney J.S. Deaton, M.D., J.D.

Senior Psychiatrist, Gallahue Mental Health Center, Indianapolis, IN.

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Patricia M.L. Illingworth, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professor and Ethicist, Program in Psychiatry and the Law, Harvard Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Boston, MA.

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Harold J. Bursztajn, M.D.

Co-Director, Program in Psychiatry and the Law, Associate Clinical Professor, Harvard Medical School, Department of Psychiatry at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Boston.

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Mailing address: Massachusetts Mental Health Center, 74 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115.

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Unanswered Questions about the Criminalization of Therapist-Patient Sex

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