What’s New? Do You Know? Psychology, Ethics, and Maryland Law: Implications for Clinicians Presented by: Richard Bloch, Esq.
Fulfills CE licensing requirement for education about laws pertaining to the practice of psychology; ethics and professional conduct in the practice of psychology; or managing risks associated with the practice of psychology.
Workshop Level: All levels
Program Description: The workshop will focus on the current Maryland laws and regulations applicable to mental health service providers, including use of technology (telehealth, digital communication, social media, and the use of artificial intelligence in practice), impacts of the 21st Century CURES Act, record-keeping and data security, closing a practice (retirement) and creating a professional will. Last, discussion of some hypothetical case studies will provide an opportunity to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application in the practice of psychology. Learning Objectives: After attending this workshop, it is expected that participants be able to:
- Explain the new Maryland laws impacting mental health.
- Explain the obligations and options for planning to retire.
- Explain the benefits of a Professional Will.
- Describe the legal and ethical issues relating to the use of artificial intelligence in the practice of psychology.
- Identify and explain impacts of the 21st Century CURES on practice and patient access.
About the Presenter: Richard Bloch is President of Shiling, Bloch & Hirsch, P.A. and has been in private practice in Maryland since 1972. He received his B.A. from the George Washington University and his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. His practice focuses primarily on health law and representation of healthcare providers before the Boards of Examiners, business law, estate planning and administration, and civil litigation. He is a member of the Maryland Bar Association and the Baltimore County Bar Association. Mr. Bloch was General Counsel to the Maryland Psychological Association from 1979-2025. He has written numerous articles and lectures frequently on legal and ethical issues pertaining to the practice of psychology and mental health.
Richard Bloch receives a speaker’s honorarium from APP for this presentation. There is no conflict of interest or commercial support to report.
APP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. APP maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For more information contact apponline.org
Speaker
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Richard Bloch Esq.Richard Bloch is President of Shiling, Bloch & Hirsch, P.A. and has been in private practice in Maryland since 1972. He received his B.A. from the George Washington University and his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. His practice focuses primarily on health law and representation of healthcare providers before the Boards of Examiners, business law, estate planning and administration, and civil litigation. He is a member of the Maryland Bar Association and the Baltimore County Bar Association. Mr. Bloch was General Counsel to the Maryland Psychological Association from 1979 to 2025. He has written numerous articles and lectures frequently on legal and ethical issues pertaining to the practice of psychology and mental health.
