Abstract
The mandatory reporting of an incest case by a mental health professional, sets in motion a chain of events which raise conflict for all involved. Typically, attorneys, the courts, health service providers, as well as primary treatment team become involved. This article discusses some of the relevant dilemmas that are raised by the personal and professional mandatory report of incest.
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Serrano, A.C., Gunzburger, D.W. Incest and professional boundaries: Confidentiality versus mandatory reporting. International Journal of Family Therapy 5, 145–149 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00924441
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00924441