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Legal Resources for
Virginia Mental Health Professionals

See some of the 2008 Legislative Changes
summarized and linked on this website


1. laws & regulations

VIRGINIA STATUTES AFFECTING PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
(With Links to Code of Virginia for Text of Current Statutes)

Comparison of Virginia's therapist-patient privilege statutes
with those of other states

VIRGINIA LICENSING BOARD REGULATIONS
(Practice Standards & CE Requirements)


REPORTS OF PROVIDER MISCONDUCT
REQUIRED BY VIRGINIA LICENSING BOARDS

(Chart with Links)

OTHER REPORTING LAWS -
VIRGINIA STATUTORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

(Chart with Links)

VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT:
Implications of Fairfax Hospital vs. Patricia Curtis

2. ethical practice in legal contexts

ROLES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN COURT CASES
(Chart: "Which Hat Are You Wearing?")

Roles of Clinical Psychologists, Including Court-Related Roles
"Different Hats Worn by Clinical Psychologists"
Jan Hembree, Ph.D.

Filing A Motion to Quash a Subpoena
(Sample Form & Possible Arguments)

3. legal updates

See some of the 2008 Legislative Changes
summarized and linked on this website

Amended Annually:
Health Records Privacy Statute (§32.1-127.1:03)


Privacy Rights of Virginia Minors Under HIPAA

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