Law, Standards, and Ethics in the Practice of Psychology, Third Edition

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Law, Standards, and Ethics in the Practice of Psychology, Third Edition, by an eminent professor of psychology, provides a thorough discussion and information on the most important statutory and case law, regulations, standards of practice, ethics, and guidelines.

The information covered is most pertinent to the daily practice of psychology in:

• Ontario
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Newfoundland
• Labrador

The book covers such key topics as the regulation of the practice of psychology in those provinces. It also covers dual relationships such as:

• Managing the boundaries
• Informed consent
• Confidentiality
• Client Information and records
• The assessment and treatment of children and adults
• Practice in custody and access cases
• Practice with young offenders, and adult correctional clients
• The business aspects of practice
• The practitioner as expert witness
• Issues of malpractice