AAMFT

Question 1

1.1

Answer 1

NON DISCRIMINATION
No discrimination on basis of race, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status

Question 2

1.2

Answer 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

Question 3

1.3

Answer 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

Question 4

1.4

Answer 4

SEXUAL INTIMACY WITH CURRENT CLIENTS AND OTHERS

Prohibited

Question 5

1.5

Answer 5

SEXUAL INTIMACY WITH FORMER CLIENTS AND OTHERS

Prohibited

Question 6

1.6

Answer 6

REPORTS OF UNETHICAL CONDUCT

Apply with applicable laws regarding reporting unethical conduct

Question 7

1.7

Answer 7

ABUSE OF THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP

Do not abuse power

Question 8

1.8

Answer 8

CLIENT AUTONOMY IN DECISION MAKING

Therapist clearly advise client of their own right to decide

Question 9

1.9

Answer 9

RELATIONSHIP BENEFICIAL TO CLIENT

Only keep therapeutic relationship as long as it is helpful to the client

Question 10

1.10

Answer 10

REFERRALS

Therapist must make referrals if they are unwilling or unable to help the client

Question 11

1.11

Answer 11

NON-ABANDONMENT

Cannot abandon or neglect clients without making arrangements/referrals for them to continue treatment

Question 12

1.12

Answer 12

WRITTEN CONSENT TO RECORD

Don’t record images or audio without consent

Question 13

1.13

Answer 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

Question 14

Standard 2

Answer 14

CONFIDENTIALITY

Question 15

2.1

Answer 15

DISCLOSING LIMITS OF CONFIDENTIALITY
Therapists disclose at the outset their right to confidentiality, including at what point confidentiality is legally overridden

Question 16

2.2

Answer 16

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

Question 17

2.3

Answer 17

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

Question 18

2.4

Answer 18

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

Question 19

2.5

Answer 19

PROTECTION OF RECORDS

Keep records confidential and safe

Question 20

2.6

Answer 20

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

Question 21

2.7

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Standard 3

Answer 22

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND INTEGRITY

Question 23

3.1

Answer 23

MAINTENANCE OF COMPETENCY

Pursue knowledge off new developments and keep up with training/education of MFT

Question 24

3.2

Answer 24

KNOWLEDGE OF REGULATORY STANDARDS

Pursue appropriate consultation/training to keep up all applicable laws, ethics, and professional standards

Question 25

3.3

Answer 25

SEEK ASSISTANCE

If therapist’s work is impaired, seek assistance

Question 26

3.4

Answer 26

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Don’t provide service that create conflict of interest that impairs judgement

Question 27

3.5

Answer 27

MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS

Keep record according to law

Question 28

3.6

Answer 28

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SKILLS

While training in new skills, maintain competence of their work. only practice new skills after full education/training

Question 29

3.7

Answer 29

HARASSMENT

Don’t sexually/verbally etc harass clients, students, colleagues etc

Question 30

3.8

Answer 30

EXPLOITATION

Don’t exploit clients, students, colleagues, etc

Question 31

3.9

Answer 31

GIFTS

Weigh cultural norms when deciding to accept/give gifts. consider potential effects on client

Question 32

3.10

Answer 32

SCOPE OF COMPETENCE

Don’t diagnose or treat issues outside of boundaries of competence

Question 33

3.11

Answer 33

PUBLIC STATEMENTS

Use special care when making public recommendations and opinions because of influence therapist may have on public

Question 34

3.12

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Standard 4

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Standard 5

Answer 36

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

Question 37

Standard 6

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Standard 7

Answer 38

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

Question 39

Standard 8

Answer 39

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

Question 40

Standard 9

Answer 40

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