Is it ethical to treat a death row inmate only to stabilize him or her for eventual execution? What happens when a military psychologist receives highly sensitive intelligence from a client?
How can clinicians refuse costly gifts from clients without damaging the therapeutic relationship? Should a therapist disclose a client's suicidal intent to the authorities?
In Ethical Conundrums, Quandaries and Predicaments in Mental Health Practice, these and other real-life scenarios constitute a comprehensive and definitive ethics casebook for mental
health professionals. Inspired by the many difficult situations they themselves have faced, an eminent group of accomplished mental health clinicians provide first-hand accounts of ethical
problems that defy boilerplate solutions. Each chapter begins with a compelling and ethically complex case followed by an illustrative yet succinct analysis of the key ethical issues present
and a personal reflection on the case itself, along with the process of ethical reasoning used to arrive at a final decision. Every case concludes with key recommendations for promoting ethical
practice within an often challenging work setting. Highlighting the human aspect of ethics in psychology practice through the use of mesmerizing narratives while also provoking the reader to
reflect upon what is the "right" thing to do, Ethical Conundrums, Quandaries and Predicaments in Mental Health Practice offers trainees and seasoned professionals alike invaluable
informative models for dealing with ethical dilemmas, as well as the inspiration to confront seemingly insurmountable clinical problems.
