An Expert Witness Weighs in on Therapist Malpractice: An interview with Dr. Frederic Reamer

Curt and Katie interview Dr. Frederic Reamer about his perspective as an expert witness opining on therapist conduct. We talk about the three types of cases he sees (mistakes, challenging decisions, and misconduct) as well as what therapists can do to protect and set themselves up for success.   

Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!

In this podcast episode, we share an expert witness perspective on therapist mistakes

Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Frederic Reamer about how therapists can get in trouble as well as what an expert witness does when evaluating these therapist mistakes. 

 What do Expert Witness do for cases involving therapists?

·      Evaluate malpractice and standard of care

·      Opine on whether therapists have acted appropriately in their role as professionals

·      Reviewing records, reports, depositions, and testifying on trial

What are the different types of cases that are brought against therapists?

·      Good people making mistakes

·      Challenging ethical dilemmas (i.e., making a decision that is not wrong, but leads to a bad outcome)

·      Misconduct (e.g., having sex with clients, inappropriate dual relationships, impaired therapists)

How can therapists set themselves up to avoid getting sued or licensing board complaints?

·      Appropriate documentation

·      Consultation with colleagues or supervisors (and document this consultation)

·      Have sufficient malpractice insurance

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