Article Abstract Because this piece does not have an abstract, we have provided for your benefit the first 3 sentences of the full text. The title of Drs Gutheil and Drogin's book effectively sets the foundation for the information contained within, especially the words survival guide. The focus of this book is to provide knowledge and guidance to those mental health providers who find themselves in court, which for many is a rather unfamiliar and intimidating position. As the preface quickly makes clear, the text is meant to provide brief yet sufficient information for inexperienced professionals to better understand the court process to which they may be subjected. This text is not intended for persons who provide expert witness testimony but is focused on educating mental health professionals about malpractice litigation.