Psychotropic medication consultation in schools: An ethical and legal dilemma for school psychologists

Journal of Applied School Psychology

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 29-41

  Carlson, John S ^a   Thaler, Cara L ^a   Hirsch, Amanda J ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Consultation; Ethical; Legal; Medication; School

Indexed keywords

EID: 33746538289     PISSN: 15377903     EISSN: 15377911     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J370v22n01_02     Document Type: Review

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