Ethics in Mental Health and Deafness
Author | : Virginia Gutman |
Publisher | : Gallaudet University Press |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 156368120X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781563681202 |
Rating | : 4/5 (0X Downloads) |
Download or read book Ethics in Mental Health and Deafness written by Virginia Gutman and published by Gallaudet University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental health experts describe ethical decisions in working with deaf clients, particularly issues of communication. Addressing those who provide mental health services to deaf people, 10 chapters are presented by Gutman (psychology, Gallaudet U.) that explore a variety of issues of ethics in dealing with varied populations and settings. Discussions include examinations of the law and ethics, working with children and adolescents, working with minorities, training professionals for mental health services, genetic counseling and testing for deafness, and research involving deaf people.