CAMFT Article Summary List


You may view a synopsis of articles which have been published in the California Therapist by selecting from the list below: You may view the entire Article in the Members Only Section.

ADVERTISING
  Advertising A Legal and Ethical Perspective
  MFCC First Amendment Rights Jeopardized: Advertising 'Psychotherapy' Still at Issue
   
CHILD ABUSE
  Immunity Under the Child Abuse Reporting Law
  Must I Report Adults Abused By Children? Clarified By Attorney General's Office
  On Ethics: Child and Sexual Abuse Repressed Memories - real or Imagined? Staying Clear Of Unethical Behavior
  Proving Child Abuse: Use of Anatomically Correct Dolls
  Signed Statements Required By Child Abuse Law
  Child Custody Evaluation Standards
  Uniform Standards of Practice of Court-Connected Child Custody Mediation
  Domestic Violence Training Standards for Court-Appointed Child Custody Investigators and Evaluators
   
INSURANCE ISSUES
  Discussing Health Coverage Issues With Clients
  Limiting Risk With Arbitration Agreements
  What Is Insurance Fraud?
  Current Procedural Terminology 1999
   
INTERNS/SUPERVISORS
  Critical Reminders For Interns And Trainees
  The Do's and Don'ts Of Interviewing Interns And Trainees
  Interns/Trainees: Employees, Not Independent Contractors
  Licensing Requirements Outside California
  Supervisors' 25 Most Frequently Asked Questions
  New Supervision Regulations
  Rethinking Private Practice Internships
  The Orals In Perspective
  Sunset Review Hearings Held: BBS Reviewed by Legislative Panel
   
KEEPING RECORDS/RELEASE OF INFORMATION
  Authorization to Release Information
  Patient Access to Records
  Retaining Clinical Records...Problems and Considerations
  Should I Keep Clinical Records?
  The Subpoena For Records
   
LEGAL ISSUES
  On Ethics: Ethical Standards Development
  On Ethics: Dual Relationships: A Prescription for Problems
  On Ethics: The Unavoidable Conflict
  Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege Clarified: Recent Court Decisions Address Thorny Issues
  Recent Rulings Shed Light on 'Tarasoff Warnings'
  Termination of Employment: Who Owns The Patient
  The Problems With Hypnosis and Witness Testimony
  The MFCC as Witness
  Confidentiality
  The Dangerous Patient
  Dual Relationships - The Legal View
  Information/Disclosure Statements: Informed Consent
  On Ethics: The Relationship Turns Sour
  On Ethics: Telephone Counseling
  Psychological Testing - Attorney General's Opinion Published
  Recent Court Decisions Establish Immunity: Custody Evaluations, Mediation Affected
  Sex Should Never Be A Part Of Therapy
  Treatment Of Minors Without Parental Consent
  On Ethics: Annie Get Your Gun
  Mandatory Continuing Education Regulations Finalized
  Major Revisions To Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Law Enacted
  Psychological Testing - Attorney General's Opinion Published
   
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
  Information on Legislative Contacts
  Understanding The Importance Of Legislative, Administrative and Political Action by Members
   
MANAGED CARE
  Challenging Times In A Changing Health Care Environment
  Group Practice: Is It For Me?
  Managed Behavioral Healthcare - Malady or Cure: Key Issues For The 1990s
  Managed Care In the 90s: A Continuing Revolution
  Managed Care Resources
  Managed Health Care
  On Ethics: Managed Care: Ethical and Legal Considerations In Appealing
  Health Care Reform - Is the Sky Really Falling?
  Managed Care: The Next Generation
  Managed Care "Termination without Cause" Clauses Under Attack
 

Evaluating The Managed Care Contract
   
MISCELLANEOUS
  Cultural Diversity Survey of Educational Programs
  Employment in County Mental Health
  Advertising - Licensed Health
  Nutritional Advice
  Protecting Your Home Address From Disclosure
  Who Is The Typical California MFCC?
  The MFCC Profession Approaches the Next Millennium: Where Are We?
  MFCC Utilization in County Mental Health
  Therapy/Counseling Over The Internet - Innovation or Unnecessary Risk?
  The Pros & Cons of Union Affiliation for MFTs
   
SCOPE OF PRACTICE/COMPETENCE
  Diagnosis and Treatment by MFCCs
  Education, Supervised Experience and Examination: How MFCCs Stack Up