AAMFT Flashcards
1.1
NON DISCRIMINATION
No discrimination on basis of race, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status
1.2
INFORMED CONSENT
a) capacity to consent
b) adequately informed of info concerning therapy process
c) adequately informed of risks
d) freely expressed consent
e) provided appropriate documentation of consent
1.3
MULTIPLE RELATIONSHIPS
Avoid exploiting
Avoid conditions of multiple relationships that could impair judgement such as in business or close personal relationships with client or client’s immediate family.
DOCUMENT appropriate precautions
1.4
SEXUAL INTIMACY WITH CURRENT CLIENTS AND OTHERS
Prohibited
1.5
SEXUAL INTIMACY WITH FORMER CLIENTS AND OTHERS
Prohibited
1.6
REPORTS OF UNETHICAL CONDUCT
Apply with applicable laws regarding reporting unethical conduct
1.7
ABUSE OF THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
Do not abuse power
1.8
CLIENT AUTONOMY IN DECISION MAKING
Therapist clearly advise client of their own right to decide
1.9
RELATIONSHIP BENEFICIAL TO CLIENT
Only keep therapeutic relationship as long as it is helpful to the client
1.10
REFERRALS
Therapist must make referrals if they are unwilling or unable to help the client
1.11
NON-ABANDONMENT
Cannot abandon or neglect clients without making arrangements/referrals for them to continue treatment
1.12
WRITTEN CONSENT TO RECORD
Don’t record images or audio without consent
1.13
RELATIONSHIPS WITH THIRD PARTIES
After Therapist agrees to see a client at request of third party, he/she clarifies the extent feasible at outset of service, relationship with each party, and limits of confidentiality
Standard 2
CONFIDENTIALITY
2.1
DISCLOSING LIMITS OF CONFIDENTIALITY
Therapists disclose at the outset their right to confidentiality, including at what point confidentiality is legally overridden
2.2
WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE CLIENT INFO
Therapists don’t disclose info without written waiver fo confidentiality, or when permitted by law. Verbal authorization NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Even in family therapy, therapist does not disclose an individual’s info to another individual in that client unit
2.3
CLIENT ACCESS TO RECORDS
The records are the clients. they have reasonable rights to see them. But for client units, all have to sign a waiver before an individual from that unit sees the records including information about the others. Only conceal records from client when it could hurt the client.
DOCUMENT request for records and reasons for withholding records
2.4
CONFIDENTIALITY IN NON-CLINICAL ACTIVITIES
If therapist wants to use client materials in teaching, consulting, research, or public presentations, they must have written consent from the client
2.5
PROTECTION OF RECORDS
Keep records confidential and safe
2.6
PREPARATION FOR PRACTICE CHANGES
If moving, closing, death, etc the therapist arranges for transfer, disposal etc of client records in a way that maintains confidentiality
2.7
CONFIDENTIALITY IN CONSULTATIONS
When consulting with other colleagues, don’t share confidential info that could lead to ID of client or anyone involved in the confidential relationship circle unless written consent
Standard 3
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND INTEGRITY
3.1
MAINTENANCE OF COMPETENCY
Pursue knowledge off new developments and keep up with training/education of MFT
3.2
KNOWLEDGE OF REGULATORY STANDARDS
Pursue appropriate consultation/training to keep up all applicable laws, ethics, and professional standards
3.3
SEEK ASSISTANCE
If therapist’s work is impaired, seek assistance
3.4
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Don’t provide service that create conflict of interest that impairs judgement
3.5
MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
Keep record according to law
3.6
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SKILLS
While training in new skills, maintain competence of their work. only practice new skills after full education/training
3.7
HARASSMENT
Don’t sexually/verbally etc harass clients, students, colleagues etc
3.8
EXPLOITATION
Don’t exploit clients, students, colleagues, etc
3.9
GIFTS
Weigh cultural norms when deciding to accept/give gifts. consider potential effects on client
3.10
SCOPE OF COMPETENCE
Don’t diagnose or treat issues outside of boundaries of competence
3.11
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Use special care when making public recommendations and opinions because of influence therapist may have on public
3.12
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
Therapist in violation of code if
a) convicted of felony
b) convicted of misdemeanor related to practice
c) engage in conduct that could lead to conviction of felony/misdemeanor
d) expelled from professional organizations
e) have license/certification revoked
f) cont to practice after no longer competent due to impairment
g) fail to cooperate with the association at any point from inception of ethical complaint
Standard 4
RESPONSIBILITY TO STUDENTS AND SUPERVISEES
Basically, no sex, no exploitation, no therapy for students, be professional… supervisors have to make sure student is competent for what they’re doing…. avoid multiple relatinships betwen supervisor/supervisee… don;t disclose confidences without written consent… no financial arrangements
Standard 5
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
Basically, get research approved, protect participants, informed consent of participants, participants cant withdraw or decline at any point, researchd ata is confidential, don’t fabricate results, make sure authorship is done correctly, don’t plagiarize, publish accurate info
Standard 6
TECHNOLOGY-ASSISTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Basically, make sure you follow laws for all states before doing therapy, make sure its right for the client, inform clients of risks, make sure it’s secure, MUST HAVE TRAINING, need consent to treat, find tech that maintains confidentiality, document confidentially, don’t use tech outside allowed jurisdiction, use up to date tech
Standard 7
PROFESSIONAL EVALUATIONS
Basically, you can perform forensic services in keeping with applicable laws and competencies… be accurate and fair in testimony, not misleading… be competent if you are going to testify… get informed consent to evaluate… avoid conflicts between therapy and evaluations… avoid dual roles of therapist/evaluator… avoid conlficts of interest by evaluating therapy clients for custody etc… don’t give profesional opinions about peolpe you haven’t evaluated… clients must be informed if role provision of services in MFT change mandated by law… be familiar with judicial law/rules when evaluating
Standard 8
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Basically, don’t accept kickbacks, rebates, bonuses or other renumeration for referrals… disclose financial policies BEFORE therapy starts… give unpaid clients reasonable notice before payment recovery… be honest with clients about services… don’t barter unless the client requests it, its not exploitative, relationship is not distorded and a clear contract is written… you don’t get to withhold records jsut because they do’nt pay
Standard 9
ADVERTISING
When advertising, basically… represent services accurately, advertisements should be true, don’t call yourself part of an association if you’re not… don’t identify yourself with any place through any means if you’re not actually a part of them (aka don’t use their letterhead or business card etc)… only use credentials that apply… be honest about qualifications… only say you specialize in something after TRAINING in that specialization… correct misinformation ASAP
