Chapter 3 Flashcards
3 types of ethics
mandatory, aspirational, positive
Ethics that deals with the minimum level of professional practice
Mandatory
Ethics that involves the highest standards of thinking and conduct
Aspirational
Approach taken by practitioners who want to do their best for clients rather than simply meet minimum standards to stay out of trouble
Positive ethics
Principles that underly counseling ethics (5)
Beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, fidelity, justice
Role of ethical codes
Educate us about responsibilities, are a basis for accountability and improving professional practice, and protect clients
Steps in making ethical decisions
- Identify the problem
- Look at the relevant ethics codes and laws
- Seek consultation
- Brainstorm various possible courses of action
- List consequences
- Decide and document the reasons for your actions
What does informed consent do (4)
- Provides clients with information they need to make informed choices
- Educates clients about their rights and responsibilities
- Empowers clients and builds trusting relationship with them
- Addresses privacy issues including use of technology to communicate
Informed consent includes (7)
- Therapeutic procedures and goals
- Responsibilities of clients
- Limitations of and exceptions to confidentiality
- Legal and ethical parameters
- Qualifications and background of the practitioner
- Fees involved
- Approximate length of the therapeutic process
Essential but not absolute
Confidentiality
Exceptions to confidentiality and privileged communication
- Poses danger to self or others
- Are children/minors, dependent or older adults who are victims of abuse
- Needs to be hospitalized
- Information is made an issue in a court action
- Client requests release of record
