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Book SynopsisJames Kelley tells the true stories of people who sought help from psychiatrists and ended up suing them for malpractice. These tales are compelling, tragic, and sometimes bizarre. They offer a unique view into a relationship that is normally confidential and caringbut can be catastrophic when it goes wrong.
Trade Review"This elegantly written book brings fascinating legal controversies to life. Kelley does a remarkable job of telling vivid stories about actual doctors and patients without sacrificing fairness or depth.
Psychiatric Malpractice makes vital contribution to our understanding of the intersection of law and medicine." -- Steven Goldberg * Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, author of Culture Clash: Law and Science in Amer *
"With sensitivity to the plight of both the plaintiff (the patient) and the defendant (the psychiatrist), Mr. Kelley tells what happened in real psychiatric malpractice cases, who won, and the often subtle reasons why. An exceptional and exciting book!" -- Jonas R. Rappeport * M.D., Medical Director (retired), American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law *
"Consumers of psychiatric services and professionals in all of the mental health fields will find this fine book extremely useful. It is unique in covering a wide range of malpractice cases." -- Gary R. Schoener * psychologist and author of Psychotherapists' Sexual Involvement with Clients *
"Behind the emotionless legal citations, psychiatric malpractice cases hold gripping tales of human tragedy. James Kelley tells it with a heart, also reminding us that the law offers only a paltry remedy for our human condition. Kelley's book makes psychiatric misadventures read like a novel." -- Robert I. Simon * M.D., P.A., Georgetown University School of Medicine *
"Kelley recounts the stories of both patients and psychiatrists with the flair of a mystery writer, the compassion of a fellow traveler, and the insight of a seasoned attorney. He is a sensitive observer and a thorough reporter. The tales are engrossing." -- Linda Mabus Jorgenson * Esq., coauthor of Sexual Abuse by Professionals: A Legal Guide *
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The Law of Psychiatric Malpractice
PART I. SuicideChapter 3. The Walking Suicide Time Bomb
Chapter 4. Bum Rap in Orlando
Chapter 5. Suicide: The Therapist as Scapegoat
PART II. Violence Against OthersChapter 6. Man with a Mission
Chapter 7. Search and Destroy
Chapter 8. A Danger to Others
PART III. Standards of Psychiatric CareChapter 9. Dr. Osheroff's Case
Chapter 10. Dr. Bean-Bayog: The Therapist as Mom
Chapter 11. In Search of a Standard of Care
PART IV. Sexual MisconductChapter 12. Mrs. Barkley, Twice a Week
Chapter 13. One Doesn't Just Say Goodbye
Chapter 14. Sex as "Part of the Therapy"
Chapter 15. Afterword
