Doctor takes trip to Baltimore's mean streets

Article Abstract:

Peter L. Beilenson, health commissioner of Baltimore, MD, experienced the frustrations of a drug addict seeking treatment by posing as a substance abuser in November 1996. First, Beilenson called half of Baltimore's 46 treatment programs that receive city money. Only one made an appointment for him. When he dressed as a grubby addict, he also encountered resistance and disdain. The episode prompted Beilenson to focus on training and quality at drug treatment programs.

Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Administration of Human Resource Programs, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Clinics, Health, Educatn & Welfare-Municipal, Care and treatment, Services, Behavior, Social policy, Drug addicts, Drug abusers, Public health administration, Substance abuse treatment, Baltimore, Maryland, Drug treatment centers, Beilenson, Peter L.

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When did patient know sex was wrong?

Article Abstract:

A patient filed and lost a medical malpractice suit in Roe v. Jefferson after having an affair with her psychotherapist who was treating her for rape. Two years prior to filing suit, the patient learned that her doctor was under investigation for violating ethical standards for an affair in 1979. The therapist argued that his patient was aware of the potential implications of their affair long before she filed suit against him.

Cases, Therapist-patient relations, Psychotherapist and patient

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Psychiatrists say: consult us to avoid future Waco's

Article Abstract:

Psychiatrists can play a helpful and important role in dealing with unconventional or cult-like groups. Mental health professionals should be consulted when law enforcement officials attempt to negotiate with group leaders. Negotiation with a third-party who is familiar with a cult's beliefs is more likely to see positive results than coercive action.

Practice, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Law enforcement, Cults, Psychiatrists, Terrorists

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