title: Evils in the private practice of psychotherapy.
abstract: The private, and especially solo, practice of psychotherapy often poses conflicts of interest between patient and therapist, which, because of the field's ambiguities and equivocal guidelines, may tend to be resolved in favor of the therapist and to the detriment of the treatment. The author delineates these potential conflicts so that awareness and training can minimize their pernicious effects.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Appelbaum
mesh_terms: D004995:Ethics, Professional; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D011331:Private Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation