AAMFT Ethics

Question 1

An AAMFT member who resigns while under investigation will

Answer 1

continue to be investigated and the final report will recognize the resignation

Question 2

Informed consent includes 5 aspects

Answer 2

(a) has the capacity to consent; (b) has been adequately informed of significant information concerning treatment processes and procedures; (c) has been adequately informed of potential risks and benefits of treatments for which generally recognized standards do not yet exist; (d) has freely and without undue influence expressed consent; and (e) has provided consent that is appropriately documented.

Question 3

Multiple Relationship

When there is a risk of impairment due to conditions or multiple roles,

Answer 3

Therapists must document appropriate precautions taken.

Question 4

Client autonomy in Decision Making

Especially in the circumstances of

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respect the rights of clients to make decisions and help them to understand the consequences of these decisions.

marriage, divorce, separation, reconciliation, custody, visitation

Question 5

What is the procedure for providing therapeutic records to a client?

Answer 5

Marriage and family therapists provide clients with reasonable access to records concerning the clients. When providing couple, family, or group treatment, the therapist does not provide access to records without a written authorization from each individual competent to execute a waiver. Marriage and family therapists limit client’s access to their records only in exceptional circumstances when they are concerned, based on compelling evidence, that such access could cause serious harm to the client. The client’s request and the rationale for withholding some or all of the record should be documented in the client’s file. Marriage and family therapists take steps to protect the confidentiality of other individuals identified in client records.