Ethical and legal issues in e-mail therapy

Daniel Edward Shapiro; Charles Eric Schulman

doi:10.1207/s15327019eb0602_3

Ethical and legal issues in e-mail therapy

Daniel Edward Shapiro, Charles Eric Schulman

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Psychologists and psychiatrists recently started using electronic mail (e-mail) to conduct therapy. This article explores relevant ethical and legal issues including, among others, the nature of the professional relationship, boundaries of competence, informed consent, treating minors, confidentiality, and the duty to warn and protect. To illustrate these complex issues, two services currently operating are discussed. To address potential hazards to clients and the profession, a new ethical standard for e-mail therapists is offered.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	107-124
Number of pages	18
Journal	Ethics and Behavior
Volume	6
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327019eb0602_3
State	Published - 1996

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Social Psychology
General Psychology

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