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What is the consequence of failure to report child abuse according to Chapter 119, section 51A?
What is the consequence of failure to report child abuse according to Chapter 119, section 51A?
Who is not exempted from the reporting of death or sexual abuse to law enforcement and the district attorney by the Department of Children and Families (DCF)?
Who is not exempted from the reporting of death or sexual abuse to law enforcement and the district attorney by the Department of Children and Families (DCF)?
Under Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the penalty for willful frivolous reporting of child abuse?
Under Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the penalty for willful frivolous reporting of child abuse?
What is the consequence of failure to report serious bodily injury or death of a child as per Chapter 119, section 51A?
What is the consequence of failure to report serious bodily injury or death of a child as per Chapter 119, section 51A?
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According to Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the penalty for failure to report child abuse committed by a clinician?
According to Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the penalty for failure to report child abuse committed by a clinician?
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What action may grandparents seek via court petition under Ch 119 Protection of Children?
What action may grandparents seek via court petition under Ch 119 Protection of Children?
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In which type of therapy does the patient have the privilege of refusing to disclose any communication in any court proceeding?
In which type of therapy does the patient have the privilege of refusing to disclose any communication in any court proceeding?
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Under what circumstances is a contract restricting the right of a psychologist to practice void and unenforceable?
Under what circumstances is a contract restricting the right of a psychologist to practice void and unenforceable?
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When can a psychotherapist disclose communications by the patient to a court?
When can a psychotherapist disclose communications by the patient to a court?
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What exception allows a psychotherapist to determine that the patient needs treatment in a hospital for mental or emotional illness?
What exception allows a psychotherapist to determine that the patient needs treatment in a hospital for mental or emotional illness?
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Under what circumstances can a judge find that a patient's communication to a psychotherapist is admissible in court?
Under what circumstances can a judge find that a patient's communication to a psychotherapist is admissible in court?
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In what situation does a guardian act on behalf of an incompetent patient with respect to privilege?
In what situation does a guardian act on behalf of an incompetent patient with respect to privilege?
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Under what circumstance should no adverse inference be drawn by the judge from the exercise of privilege granted to a patient?
Under what circumstance should no adverse inference be drawn by the judge from the exercise of privilege granted to a patient?
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Which type of communications are privileged in any court proceeding?
Which type of communications are privileged in any court proceeding?
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What type of contract with a psychologist is prohibited under Chapter 112, Section 129B?
What type of contract with a psychologist is prohibited under Chapter 112, Section 129B?
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When can a judge instruct the jury that no adverse inference may be drawn from the exercise of privilege granted by section 129A?
When can a judge instruct the jury that no adverse inference may be drawn from the exercise of privilege granted by section 129A?
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What is the penalty for failure to report serious bodily injury or death of a child as per Chapter 119, section 51A?
What is the penalty for failure to report serious bodily injury or death of a child as per Chapter 119, section 51A?
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Under Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the consequence of willful frivolous reporting of child abuse?
Under Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the consequence of willful frivolous reporting of child abuse?
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Which type of communications are privileged in any court proceeding?
Which type of communications are privileged in any court proceeding?
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What may grandparents seek via court petition under Ch 119 Protection of Children?
What may grandparents seek via court petition under Ch 119 Protection of Children?
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Who is not exempted from the reporting of death or sexual abuse to law enforcement and the district attorney by the Department of Children and Families (DCF)?
Who is not exempted from the reporting of death or sexual abuse to law enforcement and the district attorney by the Department of Children and Families (DCF)?
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Under what circumstance should no adverse inference be drawn by the judge from the exercise of privilege granted to a patient?
Under what circumstance should no adverse inference be drawn by the judge from the exercise of privilege granted to a patient?
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In which situation can a judge find that a patient's communication to a psychotherapist is admissible in court?
In which situation can a judge find that a patient's communication to a psychotherapist is admissible in court?
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Under what circumstances can a psychotherapist determine that the patient needs treatment in a hospital for mental or emotional illness?
Under what circumstances can a psychotherapist determine that the patient needs treatment in a hospital for mental or emotional illness?
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When can a judge instruct the jury that no adverse inference may be drawn from the exercise of privilege granted by section 129A?
When can a judge instruct the jury that no adverse inference may be drawn from the exercise of privilege granted by section 129A?
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What type of communications are privileged in any court proceeding?
What type of communications are privileged in any court proceeding?
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Under Chapter 112, Section 129B, what type of contract with a psychologist is prohibited?
Under Chapter 112, Section 129B, what type of contract with a psychologist is prohibited?
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In what situation does a guardian act on behalf of an incompetent patient with respect to privilege?
In what situation does a guardian act on behalf of an incompetent patient with respect to privilege?
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According to Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the penalty for failure to report child abuse committed by a clinician?
According to Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the penalty for failure to report child abuse committed by a clinician?
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Under Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the penalty for willful frivolous reporting of child abuse?
Under Chapter 119, section 51A, what is the penalty for willful frivolous reporting of child abuse?
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Study Notes
Consequences of Failure to Report Child Abuse
- Failure to report child abuse under Chapter 119, section 51A can result in penalties
- Clinicians who fail to report child abuse can face penalties
Penalties for Willful Frivolous Reporting
- Willful frivolous reporting of child abuse under Chapter 119, section 51A is punishable
- Penalty for willful frivolous reporting of child abuse is specified under Chapter 119, section 51A
Reporting Requirements
- Everyone, including DCF, is required to report death or sexual abuse to law enforcement and the district attorney
- No one is exempt from reporting death or sexual abuse
Child Abuse Reporting
- Failure to report serious bodily injury or death of a child can result in penalties under Chapter 119, section 51A
- Penalty for failure to report child abuse under Chapter 119, section 51A is specified
Grandparents' Rights
- Grandparents can seek custody or visitation rights via court petition under Ch 119 Protection of Children
Privileged Communications
- Patient-psychotherapist communications are privileged in any court proceeding
- A patient can refuse to disclose communications in any court proceeding
Exceptions to Privileged Communications
- A psychotherapist can disclose communications to a court if the patient needs treatment in a hospital for mental or emotional illness
- A judge can find that a patient's communication to a psychotherapist is admissible in court in certain circumstances
- A guardian can act on behalf of an incompetent patient with respect to privilege
- No adverse inference should be drawn from the exercise of privilege granted to a patient
Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege
- A contract restricting the right of a psychologist to practice is void and unenforceable under certain circumstances
- A judge can instruct the jury that no adverse inference may be drawn from the exercise of privilege granted by section 129A
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Prepare for the Massachusetts Psychology Jurisprudence Exam with this study guide covering main topic headings, general provisions of mandated reporting, and protection of vulnerable people. Produced by Gerald P. Koocher in 2022.
