Patient Access to Mental Health Records – The Rules Have Changed, Be Sure Your Practices Do, Too. The proper release of medical records is an important issue for medical practitioners to understand. Many providers recognize that a patient’s records ultimately belong to the patient, not to the provider, and that patients have the right to… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Julie Jacobs
Guidance for Distance Counseling/Teletherapy
Legal and Ethical Guidance for the Provision of Distance Counseling/Teletherapy It is hard to imagine going through a day in the modern world without utilizing several types of telecommunication technology. Text messages, emails and videoconferencing have replaced much of our former face-to-face communications. We as a society have integrated these technologies into our daily lives,… Continue Reading
Summary of Mental Health Legislation in Colorado
Legislative Update: A Summary of Mental Health Legislation in Colorado It was a busy year for the Colorado legislators, and several laws were introduced in the 2015 legislative session that may have an impact on mental health and its practice in the state. Below is a brief summary of the legislation that mental health providers… Continue Reading
Risk Management for Child Custody Evaluations
An Overview of Risk Management for Child Custody Evaluations Child custody disputes are not pleasant and often represent one of the most difficult aspects of a challenging time for families. Because of the contentious nature of these disputes, psychologists who are involved in child custody evaluations are often the target of licensure complaints or lawsuits filed… Continue Reading
Due Process and Your Professional License
Due Process and Your Professional License – Know Your Rights Current or former clients who are dissatisfied with treatment or who feel they have been wronged by a licensed mental health professional can seek recourse in several ways. First, they can file a malpractice claim in a court of law. Such cases are expensive to… Continue Reading
Property Taxes in Colorado
Co-Author: Jordan C. May, Esq. Property Taxes in Colorado – How are they determined and what can I do about it? Overview Colorado’s system of real property taxation can leave homeowners confused and frustrated. This may be especially true if a homeowner receives a Notice of Valuation reflecting an unexpected increase in the value of… Continue Reading
Negotiate a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure for a Reverse Mortgage
Can I Negotiate a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure for a Reverse Mortgage? Q: My parents took out a reverse mortgage on their home years ago. My father has since passed away and my mother is about to permanently move into an assisted living facility. No one is living in the home and the amount… Continue Reading
What is a Professional Will?
What is a Professional Will, and why would I need one? Most people don’t like to think about the possibility of becoming incapacitated or about their inevitable deaths. Despite this reluctance, many people understand and value the importance of having a Last Will and Testament as a way to clarify their wishes and make it… Continue Reading