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What's New in '08?
Ethical Implications of New Virginia Laws
1.5 CE Credits
Mary Alice Fisher, Ph.D.
Monday, December 1, 2008 - DoubleTree Hotel, Charlottesville, VA
In 2008, the Virginia Legislature passed laws which may affect your practice
regardless of whether you work privately, in a CSB, or in a state college counseling center.
This presentation describes some of the legal changes that took effect July 1, 2008 and
considers how they might affect your practice in ethical, clinical, legal and practical ways.
OUTLINE
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I. Review of Legislative Changes |
| | | | | A. REPEAL of 20-124.3:1 - removes privilege for parents' records in custody cases
B. Colleges may require high school mental health records for admitted students
C. Public college counseling centers to notify parents if dependent student is at risk
D. New lower standard for involuntary civil commitment
E. Providers must disclose records to magistrate if requested for involuntary civil commitment
F. CSB required to monitor compliance with mandatory outpatient commitment
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II. Ethical Implications
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III. Practical Considerations |
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A. Informed Consent Conversation about Limits of Confidentiality
B. Decisions About Disclosure Policies
C. Implications for Information Disclosed to Schools
D. Implications in Child Custody Cases
E. Other Considerations
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Educational Goals:
1. Learn relevant new Virginia laws, effective July 1, 2008.
2. Discuss the text of each new statute or new amendment .
3. Consider the ethical implications of each legal change .
4. Use clinical vignettes to discuss how each new law might apply in clinical practice. |
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Continuing Education (C.E.) Credits - Ethics/Laws:
The Center for Ethical Practice is approved by
APA (American Psychological Association) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists;
by NASW ( National Association of Social Workers ( as Provider # 886-40-7427);
and by VCA (Virginia Counselors Association) [NBCC Approved Provider #2047].
The Center for Ethical Practice maintains full responsibility for all programs and their content.
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