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Review
. 1991 Dec;59(6):853-60.
doi: 10.1037//0022-006x.59.6.853.

Liability in child therapy and research

M B DeKraai  1 , B D Sales
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Review

Liability in child therapy and research

M B DeKraai et al. J Consult Clin Psychol. 1991 Dec.

Abstract

Three areas with special relevance to liability and child therapy are considered: informed consent, confidentiality, and child-abuse reporting laws. In each area, issues that may be confronted in therapy or in research on therapy are discussed, and a sampling of relevant laws is explored. Suggestions for avoiding potential liability and protecting the interests of minor clients are considered.

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