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• Archive: Faculty:Susan LewisDuration:Full DayFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Oct 30, 2019 Description Watch Susan Lewis, psychologist and attorney, in this must-see recording that will prepare you for litigation issues which can put your client, your license and your practice at risk.You will learn how to structure your practice to limit exposure of risk, as well as discover simple records, notes and actions that will protect you in the event of a complaint.Susan will provide you with the following take-home tools to minimize risk:Updates on HIPAA and Alaska laws and regulationsRisk management strategiesHow to avoid litigation dilemmas, complaints and malpractice actionsBest practices in the professional relationship, informed consent and office policiesYou will learn through problem-solving discussions that are representative of actual ethical decisions you encounter in your clinical practice.The blending of Susan’s experience as a lawyer, work within the court system and extensive clinical experience makes her a hands-on, knowledgeable instructor!This recording will leave you fearless and competent when and if you are faced with litigation.
• psychotherapy notesWhat to put in a recordLimitations of confidentialityAlaska case law & danger to othersAlaska duty to warn potential victimsHIPAAThe latest updates you need to knowPractical Approach to Risk Management Elements of consentCompetence & scope of practiceBoundary violations/crossingsIssues with modern technologyTexting, cell phones, e-mail, video psychotherapyPerils of supervisionLitigation Licensing complaints & malpractice lawsuitsAlaska-specific statutesAlaska rules and regulationsCase law and how to find itNavigate the Legal System Roles of attorneysConfidentiality/privilegeSubpoena & disclosure of confidential informationDepositions, interrogatories, expert testimonyTreatment of Minors Alaska age of majorityConsent to treatmentPrivilege/confidentialitySeparation & divorceCase Studies Faculty Susan Lewis, Ph.D., J.D. Related seminars and products: 26 Susan J. Lewis, Ph.D., J.D., is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist and lawyer.
• She has over 25 years of experience in clinical practice with unique populations that have included female sexual offenders incarcerated at a woman’s prison, self-injurious individuals, forensic patients and individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness.
• In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Lewis has served in leadership roles as clinical director, program manager, and supervisor for psychiatry residents and post-doctoral psychologists.
• Currently, Dr. Lewis teaches courses on Law and Ethics in Mental Health that are state specific to the laws of each state.