This second edition of Legal and Ethical Dictionary for Mental Health Professionals confronts the problems arising from a lack of clear understanding of mental health laws or terminologies. Case law continues to show that mental health professionals (MHPS) lose cases because they base their professional actions on incorrect definitions or misunderstandings of legal and ethical terms. Some have been professionally sanctioned or had their licenses revoked as a result of making professional decisions or actions based upon improper understanding of confusing language. This dictionary provides MHPS with clear and concise definitions of legal and ethical terminologies. To enhance the professional's understanding, a professional significance section has been added after the definitions to further comprehension of practical dimensions of the words and to aid in legal and ethical decision-making.

About the Author
C. Emmanuel Ahia, Ph.D, J.D., N.C.C., L.P.C., is an associate professor of counseling services in the School of Education and Human Services at Rider University.

Reviews
This dictionary contains terms and explanations that can provide a valuable starting place for mental health professionals as they wrestle with the legal quagmires of their profession. . . . Recommended. * CHOICE, March 2010 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780761846833
Author C. Emmanuel Ahia
Format Hardback
Page Count 196
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 841g
Dimensions(mm) 290mm * 227mm * 18mm