Chapter 6 Informed Consent Flashcards
define informed consent
counselor is to provide adequate and pertinent information about the counseling process and procedures to the client, so the client can make a knowledgeable decision regarding the choice to participate in counseling
is informed a single point in therapy
no. it is continuous and evolving and part of treatment
what is the best practice regarding giving and recieving informed consent
it is best practice to provide both verbal and written forms of consen
if our consent is not renegotiable and ongoing, is it truly consent?
no. Without ongoing check-in, the informed consent process is not complete.
what 7 things need to be included in our informed consent for a client (this is not all that there is)
Permission to seek information from participating treatment professionals
Consent for treatment of minors or clients lacking the capacity to provide consent, requiring a guardian’s signature
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance forms
Support system names and contact information
Client contact information and history of counseling
Intake mental health status exam
Approval to tape (for clinical supervision or if needed)
what is forensic assessment,
assessment used to be given to the courts for ruling.
what are 2 special considerations that need to be informed to the client when it comes to doing a forensic assessment
1- the client is not going to be given therapy (it is only for assessment)
2- client needs to underatnd the assessment and whom will be given the results.
what 9 points are needed for informed consent when it comes to research situations
accurately explains the purpose and procedures to be followed;
identifies any procedures that are experimental or relatively untried;
describes any attendant discomforts, risks, and potential power differentials between researchers and participants;
describes any benefits or changes in individuals or organizations that might reasonably be expected;
discloses appropriate alternative procedures that would be advantageous for participants;
offers to answer any inquiries concerning the procedures;
describes any limitations on confidentiality;
describes the format and potential target audiences for the dissemination of research findings; and
instructs participants that they are free to withdraw their consent and discontinue participation in the project at any time, without penalty.
define assent
consent from a minor for treatment. it is not legally binding but it does provide them means to carry on with their treatment witht the consent of the adult.
what are 9 special considerations to take into account regarding informed consent when it comes to distance counseling (telehealth)
distance counseling credentials, physical location of practice, and contact information;
risks and benefits of engaging in the use of distance counseling, technology, or social media;
possibility of technology failure and alternate methods of service delivery;
anticipated response time;
emergency procedures to follow when the counselor is not available;
time zone differences;
cultural or language differences that may affect delivery of services;
possible denial of insurance benefits; and
social media policy
