Boundaries

Question 1

Financial arrangement

Answer 1

Discuss fee schedule with patients as early as feasible (cancellation policy, use of collection agencies)

Discuss methods of payment and time of payment collection

Therapists do not receive money or reward for referrals. Therapists may work with other providers and receive payments for services provided

Therapists, when dealing with insurance companies, report their full fee, not one that is inflated.

Therapists may not withhold therapy records for of lack of payment

Question 2

Advertising

Answer 2

Therapists must ensure that any advertising claims are accurate and ethical.

Therapists when advertising should include: Office information (name, phone, address, fee, methods of payment), qualifying degrees, licenses, description of practice

Therapists should not misrepresent themselves

Therapists who use testimonials do not solicit them from current clients or former clients or persons who may be vulnerable to undue influence.