Lazarus begins his handbook with an essay detailing the disadvantages and advantages of private practice, cautioning that practitioners must love their work and balance it with a successful personal life. Subsequent chapters, which are written by various experts in the field, explain how to find a private practice job, establish an office, market a private practice and handle insurance billing, legal requirements and common ethical problems. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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