Chapter 13 Resolving Ethical Issues

Question 1

what 2 things make up our ethics

Answer 1

Ethics arise out of values and morals

Question 2

when working with a minor, who is the client according to the law

Answer 2

thier legal guardian

Question 3

what 3 things does a licensure board control in order to hand out licenses

Answer 3

educational requirements, competency exam, and supervised clinical experience

Question 4

what a 2 credentials are offered by the association for play therapy

Answer 4

Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and the Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (APT-S)

Question 5

define adjudication

Answer 5

make a formal judgment or decision about a dispute or dilemma (process of handling ethical issues by various bodies and organizations)

Question 6

when an unethical choice is made, what is the first step as a counselor to be made

Answer 6

informal resolution (speak to the person about hte issue) so long as harm hasn’t occured and it doesn’t violate confidentiality

Question 7

when reporting ethical breaches to boards, does the confidentiality of the client still remain intact

Answer 7

no as this is considered consultation or testimony and the client should be made aware of this.

Question 8

if youa re not a member fo the ACA, do their ethics apply to you

Answer 8

no

Question 9

are complaints made to the ACA anonymous

Answer 9

no. a person charged has a right to the records and documentation submitted to the ACA in order to defend themselves.

Question 10

while ethical boards are not boards of law or justice, does the burden of proof still exist

Answer 10

burden of proof to rule against the accused still exists (the accurse has to prove the accused as doing something wrong)

Question 11

if a person is found to have commited ethical wrongdoings, what are the 4 choices of the board as optiosn for responses

Answer 11

remediation, probation, suspension, and expulsion

Question 12

what does having a state license allow us to do

Answer 12

to bill independently (be able to open a private practice)

Question 13

has the number of ethical inquiries gone up or done

Answer 13

up, by alot. this is due to the public being educated on our ethical codes, as well as the country being very sue-happy

Question 14

what is a subpoena duces tecum

Answer 14

subpoena duces tecum is an order filed through the court by an attorney requesting the production of records or evidence, such as case files

Question 15

what is step 1 when recieving a formal complaint

Answer 15

first step a counselor should take is to cease and desist all communication with the client

Question 16

what is step 2 after getting a formal complaint

Answer 16

Always consult legal counsel before replying and do not alter the files in anyway.

Question 17

what does our insurance mean by personal injury protection

Answer 17

personal injury protection covers claims related to slander, libel, and privacy violations.

Question 18

what is step 1 if we think someone has made an ethical error

Answer 18

find the ethical code that the act pairs with, if there is none, then there is no ethical dilemma.

Question 19

if we believe that an ethical violation has occured, and we are goign to do an informal resolution, what is the first step

Answer 19

set up an appointment directly with teh person in question to discuss the matter.