Navigating Ethics:
A Multiple Perspective Model
- Ethical perspective
- Legal perspective
- Clinical-therapeutic perspective
- Institutional policies perspective
- Therapists’ issues perspective
- Cultural & diversity considerations
Providing Quality Care and Managing Legal Risk in a Digital Age
- Websites & provider listing services
- Cloud-based practice management systems
- Distance therapy
- Social media
- Email & texting
- HIPAA Requirements
- Competence
- Informed consent
- Institutional / Private practice policy
- Insurance related issues
A Clinicians Step-by-Step Guide
- Evaluate problem from the five key perspectives
- Got ethics? Principles & standards
- Consultation essentials
- Decision making and documentation
Strategies & Tips for Increased Competence to Avoid Risk
- Secure Internet access
- Importance of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
- Telehealth laws apps
- Certifications available for distance therapy
- Communication and social media policy
- Practicing over state lines
- And several more strategies to address common problems!
- “Dr. Jones’ Website”
- “The Voicemail Message”
- “Distance Therapy Dilemma”
- “Ashley’s Tweets”
- “Facebook Friends”
- “Texting Issues”


