Date & Time
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Time
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Name
301b Producing Ethical and Defensible Mental Health Documentation: Do's, Don'ts, and Maybe's
Description

Struggling to complete notes within 24 hours? Unsure what to include? This Lightning Talk tackles common documentation challenges using real examples and a legal lens. Learn how to structure notes efficiently, use the mental status exam effectively, and document complex or difficult encounters with clarity and accuracy. Strengthen approaches to documentation while saving time and reducing risk.

Educational Objectives
  • Explain practical strategies for improving clinical notes to make them clear, concise, and timely
  • Evaluate existing approaches to clinical note documentation
  • Identify key aspects of effective documentation as well as common errors

Level: Basic