Professionalism and Ethics: Q & A Self-Study Guide for Mental Health Professionals

Authored by renowned expert Laura Weiss Roberts, this new edition offers an interactive, case-oriented approach to mental health ethics, providing an invaluable resource for mental health professionals, researchers, and students alike.

Expert Insights and Diverse Perspectives

This comprehensive guide draws on the collective expertise of contributors from various fields, including medicine, ethics, psychology, law, medical education, religious studies, and public health. Under the editorship of an internationally recognized scholar in bioethics, psychiatry, and medical education, the content has undergone a rigorous review process, ensuring the highest standards of excellence.

Overview of Ethics in Mental Health Care

The book begins with an in-depth exploration of the role of ethics in caring for people with mental illness, followed by chapters on concepts and models of professionalism, ethics education, and essential skills for mental health professionals.

Real-Life Case Studies and Essential Skills

The guide presents real-life case descriptions in single-answer, multiple-choice format, echoing the complexities of clinical practice. Questions and annotated answers help readers develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, preparing them for the ethical challenges of mental health care.

New Edition, New Challenges

This revised edition reflects significant changes in psychiatry, incorporating fresh perspectives on:

• Assisted suicide and euthanasia, including religious views, informed consent, and the risk of clinical depression.
• Navigating social media, self-disclosure, and the loss of anonymity as a practitioner.
• Ethical dilemmas surrounding patient privacy in the digital age, including the implications of “Googling” patients and consent.
• Burnout among mental health practitioners, professional well-being, and setting reasonable limits in an era of electronic health records.
• The growing importance of neuroethics, human subjects research, and emerging domains like neurotechnologies, neurolaw, and philosophy of cognition.

A Critical Resource for Mental Health Professionals

Professionalism and Ethics: Q & A Self-Study Guide for Mental Health Professionals offers eloquent, instructive, and pragmatic guidance, providing critical learning for professionals to navigate ethical challenges in care and research. This essential reference and tool is a must-have for an increasingly complex world.

Product Details: Published by American Psychiatric Association Publishing on August 3, 2021, in English. ISBN: 9781615373352, ISBN: 9781615373963