Counselling, psychotherapy and the law /
Jenkins, Peter, 1950-
Counselling, psychotherapy and the law / Peter Jenkins. - 2nd ed. - Los Angeles, Calif. ; London : SAGE, c2007. - viii, 242 p. ; 25 cm. - Professional skills for counsellors . - Professional skills for counsellors .
Previous ed.: 1997.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-223) and index.
1.Therapy, ethics and the law -- 2.The legal context of therapy -- 3.Therapists, courts and the legal system -- 4.Professional negligence, liability and duty of care -- 5.Confidentiality, privilege and the public interest -- 6.Data protection and access to client records -- 7.Therapy with children and young people -- 8.Statutory regulation of therapists.
This comprehensive introduction to the law of England and Wales as it affects counsellors and psychotherapists is designed to help practitioners protect themselves and their clients. The author examines key issues, and legal problems which can arise.
9781412900065 (pbk.) : �18.99 9781412900065 (pbk.) : �18.99 1412900069 (pbk.) : �24,48 9781412900058 (hbk.) : �60.00 1412900050 (hbk.) : �60.00
2006940401
Counseling--Law and legislation--England
Counseling--Law and legislation--Wales
Law.
Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law
Legal ethics & professional conduct
England
Wales
Social counselling & advice services
Medical & healthcare law
Medicolegal issues
KD3412
344.42044 JEN
Counselling, psychotherapy and the law / Peter Jenkins. - 2nd ed. - Los Angeles, Calif. ; London : SAGE, c2007. - viii, 242 p. ; 25 cm. - Professional skills for counsellors . - Professional skills for counsellors .
Previous ed.: 1997.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-223) and index.
1.Therapy, ethics and the law -- 2.The legal context of therapy -- 3.Therapists, courts and the legal system -- 4.Professional negligence, liability and duty of care -- 5.Confidentiality, privilege and the public interest -- 6.Data protection and access to client records -- 7.Therapy with children and young people -- 8.Statutory regulation of therapists.
This comprehensive introduction to the law of England and Wales as it affects counsellors and psychotherapists is designed to help practitioners protect themselves and their clients. The author examines key issues, and legal problems which can arise.
9781412900065 (pbk.) : �18.99 9781412900065 (pbk.) : �18.99 1412900069 (pbk.) : �24,48 9781412900058 (hbk.) : �60.00 1412900050 (hbk.) : �60.00
2006940401
Counseling--Law and legislation--England
Counseling--Law and legislation--Wales
Law.
Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law
Legal ethics & professional conduct
England
Wales
Social counselling & advice services
Medical & healthcare law
Medicolegal issues
KD3412
344.42044 JEN