Two processes that offer safeguards against malpractice liability in suicidal cases are:
A. consultation and documentation.
B. assessment and orientation.
C. individual therapy and group therapy.
D. diagnosis and informed consent.
Answer: A
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a. Family members b. Paid caregivers c. Institutional residences d. Community perpetrators
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a. therapist's perception of the therapeutic relationship. b. client's perception of the therapeutic relationship. c. researcher's objective ratings of therapeutic process. d. time spent with clients who received the least empathy.
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