title: Malpractice in outpatient psychotherapy.
abstract: There are many potential causes for malpractice actions in outpatient psychotherapy. Pertinent cases are reviewed, their implications discussed, and means by which practitioners can avert malpractice are described.
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D003219:Confidentiality; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008318:Malpractice; D008499:Medical Records; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014481:United States