How does the law define "reasonable care" in the treatment of suicidal patients? What are the most
clinically and legally appropriate procedures for evaluating and managing suicide risks? And what forms of precautionary
planning and documentation are recommended for minimizing the likelihood of malpractice actions? Drawing upon years
of clinical experience as well as extensive malpractice claims data and relevant case law, this book outlines effective
assessment, management, and treatment procedures that balance the need for high-quality care with the requirements
of court-determined and statutory standards. Three widely cited papers on standards of care are accompanied by
four new chapters on clinical and legal risk management and issues surrounding pharmacotherapy.