RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Commentary: Two Sides to Every Story—the Need for Objectivity and Evidence
JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online
JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law
FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
SP 482
OP 483
VO 33
IS 4
A1 Joel A. Dvoskin
YR 2005
UL http://jaapl.org/content/33/4/482.abstract
AB Dr. Thomas Gutheil, in his article, “Boundaries, Blackmail, and Double Binds: A Pattern Observed in Malpractice Consultation,” provides readers with some important and useful recommendations regarding the avoidance of real or perceived boundary violations and how to avoid the pitfalls of difficult therapy. However, in doing so, he moved away from the usual even-handedness and objectivity that characterizes his work. Forensic mental health professionals rely on evidence, and always wait until they have carefully considered both (or all) relevant sides of an issue before rendering an opinion.