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The New Informants: The Betrayal Of Confidentiality In Psychoanalysis And Psychotherapy
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The Practice Of Observing Therapeutic Confidentiality Is So Riddled With Exceptions That It Has All But Disappeared. This Book Lucidly Describes The Disappearance Of Privacy, Showing How The Clinical Effect Of This Loss Has Been Destructive And How Mental Health Professionals May Respond Constructively.The New England Journal Of Medicinethe Authors, A Therapist And A Lawyer, Document The Erosion Of Psychotherapistpatient Confidentiality Caused By The Reporting Laws, By The Requirements Of Managed Care, And By Other Features Of The Contemporary Culture Of Disclosure. They Analyze The Failure Of Organized Psychology, Psychiatry, And Social Work To Sound The Alarm About Such Invasions, A Failure Especially Perplexing In Light Of Judicial Sympathy For The Psychotherapistpatient Privilege. To The Authors, Psychotherapy Without Confidentiality Is Impossible. They Propose Important Remedies For This Clinical And Ethical Disaster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The New Informants'? A: The book focuses on the erosion of confidentiality in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, highlighting the impact of reporting laws and managed care on therapist-patient privacy.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Christopher Bollas, a therapist, and a lawyer who collectively address the issues surrounding confidentiality in mental health.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The New Informants'? A: The book was published on February 1, 1996.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The New Informants' contain? A: The book contains a total of 232 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The New Informants' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'The New Informants'.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the destructive effects of losing confidentiality in therapy and the need for mental health professionals to respond constructively to these challenges.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: The book is intended for mental health professionals, academics, and anyone interested in the ethical implications of confidentiality in therapy.
- Q: Are there any recommendations or solutions proposed in the book? A: Yes, the authors propose important remedies to address the clinical and ethical issues arising from the erosion of therapist-patient confidentiality.