Tag Archives: Managed Care

Ethical and Legal Issues in Diagnosis

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

There are certainly some potential issues that need to be addressed when balancing desires of managed care and the ethical diagnosis and treatment of individuals entrusted to our care.  First among my concerns are situations where an individual is in … Continue reading →

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Evidence Based Practice

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

Evidence-based Practice (EBP) is based on three pillars: “looking for the best available research, relying on clinical expertise, and taking into consideration the client’s characteristics and preferences.”  (Corey, Schneider-Corey, & Callanan, 2007, p. 446)  The suggestion is that we, as … Continue reading →

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Eating Disorders = BIG BUSINESS

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

“Weight discrimination and the resulting obsession with thinness are rampant and recalcitrant.  I believe that, in order to make any kind of a dent in this field, we all need to combat these pernicious influences.”  (Netherton, Holmes, & Walker, 1999, … Continue reading →

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