Informed consent to psychotherapy: protecting the dignity and respecting the autonomy of patients.

@article{Fisher2008InformedCT,
  title={Informed consent to psychotherapy: protecting the dignity and respecting the autonomy of patients.},
  author={Celia B. Fisher and Matthew Oransky},
  journal={Journal of clinical psychology},
  year={2008},
  volume={64 5},
  pages={
          576-88
        }
}
Well-implemented informed consent procedures demonstrate psychotherapists' respect for clients' right to self-determination and can initiate meaningful contributions to treatment through enhancing mutual trust, building rapport, and facilitating a sense of ownership. This article details key components of informed consent to psychotherapy by placing them within real-world psychotherapy scenarios. We provide information on client-therapist discussions of the nature and course of therapy, fees… 
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