This book answers questions about professional liability that are aske d by all mental health practitioners, not just psychologists. In doing so, the publication: (1) provides a manual that demonstrates how the ethical principles can be applied in practice; (2) helps practitioners understand the laws governing practice; and (3) explains how the syst em that protects practitioners, including insurance, can work for prac titioners. Professional Liability and Risk Management focuses on the p ractical meaning of malpractice, ethics, the law, and liability insura nce and how they interact. It also provides suggestions about how prac titioners can integrate safeguards into daily practice that will best meet the interests of clients and practitioners.