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Psychoanalytic Grand Rounds at Stanford 2011 - 2012

Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 2213
401 Quarry Road
6:15-7:30PM

For more information contact: Maureen Ruffell, M.D. 650-329-8834

Description:
Process notes are invaluable for supervision and consultation and can also serve the psychological function of containment for the therapist and space for reflection on the relationship between therapist and patient. Although process notes may not be available to patients, they are discoverable if subpoenaed. This discussion will review the risks and benefits of maintaining process notes, the legal and ethical issues and consider one of the presenter's experience of copying and releasing a 1500 page psychoanalytic record.

Course Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to think about and articulate how their own use of process notes can be a tool to enhance treatment.
2. Participants will be able to identify the risks of maintaining psychoanalytic process notes.
3. Participants will be able to write process notes from a position of greater understanding about the potential impact on the clinical process in the event of a forced disclosure of process notes.

The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

PHYSICIANS: The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 credits as listed for each individual program, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

LCSWs/MFTs: The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis is a provider approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider Number PCE623, for 1.25 CE credits on an hour for hour basis.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: Psychologists attending SFCP events approved for CME credits may report AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ toward their CE requirements and are now able to directly submit their verification letters at the end of each renewal cycle using the MCEP credit reporting form that can be found on the internet at: http://www.cpapsych.org/associations/6414/files/mcepaa/files/MCEP_Reporting_Form.pdf

REGISTERED NURSES: The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 02677, on an hour for hour basis.

SFCP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SFCP maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Commercial Support: None

Faculty Disclosure: The following moderators and planning committee members have disclosed NO financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with commercial companies who have provided products or services, relating presentation(s) or commercial support for this continuing medical education activity: Maureen Ruffell Smith, M.D., Michael Donner, Ph.D. and Dena Sorbo, L.C.S.W.. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with the ACCME Updated Standards for Commercial Support.