Abstract
For many mental health professionals, even the thought of becoming involved in a case which may have legal ramifications is unpleasant. Typically, clinicians do not want to deal with attorneys, particularly in an adversary setting. Generally, juggling one’s schedule to meet the unpredictable demands of courtroom appearances is unappealing. The court appearance itself may be seen as highly aversive. The professional may believe that time spent on a legal case is not time well spent. Yet, involvement in a forensic matter is often involuntary.
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Weiner, B.A., Wettstein, R.M. (1993). Involvement with Litigation. In: Legal Issues in Mental Health Care. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1654-9_11
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