First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Introduction. An Overview of Some Causative Factors. Some Typical Features of Iatrogenically Damaging Behavior. Professionals' Stereotypes, Premature Closure, and a Pre-planned Outcome. Adoption, Secrecy, and the Hidden Agenda. A Loss of Professional Objectivity. Kafka's World. The Difficulties of Preventing Iatrogenic Damage. Some Suggested Solutions. Adapting Techniques of Mental Health Consultation to Influence Unwelcoming Agencies. Involvement of Judges. Our Response to Some Critics. Helping the Victims of Iatrogenic Damage. Bibliography. Index.

Gerald Caplan (Author) , Ruth B. Caplan (Author)