Sexual Activity in Therapy: Legal and Ethical Issues
Abstract
This article reviews the effect of sexual therapy on the existing professional ethical standards and debates its legal implications. It questions the validity of the arguments of the patient-plaintiff who supports his case on the alleged abuse of transference which is an untested psychological construct. The legality of the therapeutic procedure could be defended only if a written consent was obtained from the patient. In cases of emotional involvement between patient and therapist, the therapy should be terminated immediately.
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