This webinar is an informative trip into the world of sexual misconduct in the various mental health professions. Learn the most common, strict laws that apply to protect the patient, the staff of the therapist, and sometimes even the therapists themselves from sexual misconduct. Examine case law from the courts where state licensure boards have sanctioned the therapist for crossing that sacred line between doctor and patient in the mental health professions. Finally, is falling in love a defence to sleeping with your patient?This webinar assumes the attendee understands the basics of professional regulatory laws and state authority under law. Attendees will then start with an analysis of state laws as they specifically apply to mental health practitioners with a review of sexual misconduct and consensual romantic and sexual relationships between doctor and patient. Why is falling in love not a defence to a consensual romantic relationship?Learning ObjectivesThis webinar starts with the basics of professional licensure laws for health care professionals then examines the many laws involving sexual misconduct – and consensual relationships – between the doctor and patient. Areas covered include:The basics of professional mental health lawsExamples of prohibited conduct and dual relationshipsExamples of prohibited sexual misconduct – who and what does it cover?Examples of prohibited sexual and romantic relationshipsAn in-depth review of specific state licensure lawsAnalysis from the courts on sexual misconduct laws and prohibitions on romantic relationshipsWho Should AttendHealth care attorneys; corporate compliance officers in health care; staff of medical offices and health care entities; hospital attorneys; health care practitioners in mental health; law enforcement officers in health care compliance; state boards and agencies with jurisdiction over state licenses to practice a health care profession.