[humanser] Buy it; Don't Steal It! Copyright Infringement

[Ginny Duff]

I am really impressed that David Andrews caught this issue and intervened!   We are in good hands. 

Ginny



Dr. V. Duff 
Clinical Director, West End ACT Team, 
St. Joseph's Heatlh Centre , Toronto
Staff Psychiatrist, Complex Mental Illness, CAMH 
Lecturer, University of Toronto
Tel:   416.530.6000, ext 3101
FAX:   416.530.6363

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> On Sep 22, 2015, at 4:41 PM, Michael Abell via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
>    I had not thought of that! I use a purchased copy, but I know that
> the urgencty of getting the information may cause us to overlook this
> important factor.
>    I encourage all who use the DSMV to request an alternative copy of
> the DSMV from APA. It is available to students, but I am not sure what the
> process is for those who are currently practicing. I would be happy to
> assist any person trying to obtain this material as I feel strongly about
> this matter. 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Michael "Big Dog" Abell
> 
> Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
> (480) 369-0805
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marion
> Gwizdala via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 12:53 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
> Cc: Marion Gwizdala
> Subject: [humanser] Buy it; Don't Steal It! Copyright Infringement
> 
> Dear all,
> 
>    Some of you may have missed David Andrews message under the "Quickly
> finding Information in the DSM-5" thread. Keep in mind that copyright
> infringement is a very serious crime and, as such is also unethical.
> Conviction of a crime - especially one connected to one's license - can
> result in permanent revocation of your license to practice your profession.
> Purchasing the DSM may be a bit pricey, but it is well worth it in the end
> and is a business expense on Schedule C of the IRS tax forms.
> 
>    I know of a teenager who made a mixed CD and shared it with his
> friends. He is now facing felony charges for doing so. It may be tempting to
> share copyrighted information and you may think you will never get caught,
> but this list is publicly archived and it is not worth losing your right to
> practice over a $150 resource that is essential to your profession and you
> will use almost daily for the next 10 years or so. Do the right thing: Buy
> it; don't steal it!
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
> 
> 
> 
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