Complaints, Malpractice, and Risk Management: Professional Issues and Personal Experiences

As psychologists strive to affect human welfare in a positive way, their greater exposure and responsibilities have led to worry about potential malpractice lawsuits and state licensing board complaints. Are psychologists at increasing risk for litigation? What steps can they take to alleviate the s...

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Published in:Professional psychology, research and practice research and practice, 1999-08, Vol.30 (4), p.402-410
Main Authors: Montgomery, Linda M, Cupit, Barbara E, Wimberley, Tanya K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Awareness
Experiences (Events)
Female
Human
Male
Medical malpractice
Professional development
Professional Liability
Psychologist Attitudes
Psychologists
Psychology
Risk Management
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Summary:As psychologists strive to affect human welfare in a positive way, their greater exposure and responsibilities have led to worry about potential malpractice lawsuits and state licensing board complaints. Are psychologists at increasing risk for litigation? What steps can they take to alleviate the stress and worry? A survey of licensed psychologists ( N = 284) explored professional awareness, personal experiences, and practice activities related to complaints, malpractice lawsuits, and risk management. Professional psychologists are urged to stay informed regarding events and activities that may result in lawsuits or complaints and to practice in a manner that best provides protection.
ISSN:0735-7028
1939-1323
DOI:10.1037/0735-7028.30.4.402