Quiz 2 Flashcards
Lectures 3 and 4
If a provider transfers to another, do you have to tell about SI hx?
Yes
What are the steps re: subpoena?
1 - Neither confirm / deny CT
2 - Reach out to CT to let them know about subpoena
2a - Reach out to own malpractice ins atty
3 - Speak to CT atty for release. CT decides whether to waive or retain privilege.
4 - Get signed release
4a - If retain privilege, get signed statement retaining privilege and file in CT file Maintain privilege.
4b - If waive privilege, get signed release waiving privilege and add to CT file. Comply with subpoena and provide testimony. [end]
JUDGE / Other Atty
5 - CT atty files motion to quash subpoena
5a - Judge quashes subpoena, TH maintains privilege [end]
6 - Opposing Atty files motion to compel
6a - Judge quashes motion to compel, TH maintains privilege [end]
7 - Judge issues court order for TH to provide testimony, TH provides testimony [end]
If someone were to meet with you for a consultation, and said they planned to kill a friend of theirs, does Tarasoff apply?
No. Tarasoff ONLY applies when you have entered into a therapeutic relationship with a client.
What do you do if judge court orders you to provide testimony?
TH complies, provides testimony
What is the very first, second, and third thing that you do when you are served with a subpoena?
1 - Neither confirm nor deny CT
2 - Reach out to CT
3 - Reach out to CT atty for signed waiver of privilege or statement of retained privilege
What is the very first thing you do when you are served with a subpoena?
Neither confirm nor deny that they are your client
What do you do if a CT expresses SI?
CT expresses SI, you assess and see what steps to take given what info is provided to you.
Define a 51/50
An involuntary hold for 72 hours (usually less, but timing is determined by site and experts of care)
In a group therapy setting, are you required to promise confidentiality from group members?
No.
What did Gross vs Allen determine?
Duty to inform, document document document
What did Bella vs Greenson determine?
TH has to take reasonable steps to prevent SI. “Reasonable” depends on each case
