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Suicide
Practical pointers for managing risk when treating patients with suicidal behaviors
Lessons to be learned: A review of post-suicide malpractice lawsuits
Termination
Termination of the physician-patient relationship
Termination of the physician-patient relationship: Do’s & Dont’s
Special populations
Reducing risk when prescribing for children and adolescents
Practical risk management pointers for the treatment of geropsychiatric patients
Prescribing
Prescribing controlled substances: Managing the risks
Myths & Misconceptions: Patients who obtain multiple prescriptions
Supervision and Consultation
The “curbside” consult and what it means for you
Supervision of nurse practitioners
Other
Medication samples in the office: Understand the risks to the patient and to the psychiatrist
Failing to plan…is planning to fail
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