Legal and Ethical Dictionary for Mental Health Professionals - by C Emmanuel Ahia (Paperback)

About the Book

Case law evidence shows that mental health professionals (MHPS) have lost cases in court because they based their professional action on the wrong definition of legal or ethical terminology. Many have also been sanctioned or their license revoked because of professional actions arising from a lack of clear understanding of these terminologies. This dictionary confronts this problem by providing MHPS with clear, concise, and functional definitions of many legal and ethical terminologies.

Book Synopsis

Case law evidence shows that mental health professionals (MHPS) have lost cases in court because they based their professional action on the wrong definition of legal or ethical terminology. Many have also been sanctioned or their license revoked because of professional actions arising from a lack of clear understanding of these terminologies. This dictionary confronts this problem by providing MHPS with clear, concise, and functional definitions of many legal and ethical terminologies. A review of the meaning of these terms before a professional action or activity is sure to enhance compliance with ethical and legal standards and regulations. The addresses and phone numbers of state licensure boards for counselors, psychologists and social workers are included to facilitate consultation in related issues not specifically covered by definitions.

Review Quotes

"Ahia...finds a niche with his dictionary...Summing Up: Essential." --Choice Reviews

"Only a scholar who is both a mental health professional and lawyer could have produced a reference book as clear and accurate as this one. Dr. Ahia has once again contributed a valuable resource to the literature on legal and ethical issues in mental health. This dictionary will be a useful resource for counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals as they struggle to balance their responsibilities to clients and to society." --Theodore P. Remley, Jr., J.D., Ph.D., LPC, University of New Orleans

"Only a scholar who is both a mental health professional and lawyer could have produced a reference book as clear and accurate as this one. Dr. Ahia has once again contributed a valuable resource to the literature on legal and ethical issues in mental health. This dictionary will be a useful resource for counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals as they struggle to balance their responsibilities to clients and to society." --Theodore P. Remley, Jr., J.D., Ph.D., LPC, University of New Orleans

"Ahia...finds a niche with his dictionary...Summing Up: Essential." --Choice Reviews

About the Author

C. Emmanuel Ahia, Ph.D., JD is Associate Professor, Counseling Services, School of Education and Human Services, Rider University, Lawrenceville, New Jersey.