Clinical Dialog

Clinical Dialog is a monthly posting of articles from social media that are found in the Members Only section of this website.  Articles may be drawn from varying sources and cover a wide range of topics from practice issues, to clinical concerns, to social/economic matters that affect clinical social workers.

The articles allow members to post comments/reflections and create dialogue with one another.  This is intended to open discussion and generate thoughtful participation and sharing of relevant information.

Some of the recent postings include:

No, I Don't Treat It:  This article provides an easy to read manual for the screening of alcohol abuse in clients.  It includes a short inventory which allows clinicians to be informed even when it is an area that they typically "don't treat."

Comparative Effectiveness Research:  This article looks at the movement in health care to compare various treatments that will ultimately lead to funding being offered only for certain clinical approaches.

Engaging the Family in Adolescent Therapy:  This article narrates a therapist's insightful focus on engaging the family of a 14 year old boy in the treatment process.

Fraudulent Coding:  This article looks at the inappropriate use of the CPT code 90847 for couples therapy.

These are just a sample of the many articles that are currently on the website and available to you as a member of CSWA.  Please click on the JOIN NOW button to receive the benefit of membership and access to the full range of articles chronicled in the Members Only section of Clinical Dialog.