Chapter 9 Minors

Question 1

define privilege communication

Answer 1

legal right that protects clients from disclosing information during legal proceedings without informed consent

Question 2

can a judge overrule privilege communication

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

define mandated reporting

Answer 3

circumstances that require a breach of the minor’s confidentiality regardless of whether the client or parents want the information disclosed

the law overrides this ethical right to autonomy when a minor client is in danger of harm by others, of harm to others, or of harm to self.

Question 4

when do we start informed consent and when does it end

Answer 4

from the very first day, until termination, it is ongoing and repeated in numerous sessions.

Question 5

what does Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Public Health say for treating minors

Answer 5

their info cannot be disclosed if they are receiving federal assistance

Question 6

when it comes to working with any setting, whom is always the priority

Answer 6

the client

Question 7

define minimal disclosure

Answer 7

o the extent possible, clients are informed before confidential information is disclosed and are involved in the disclosure decision-making process. When circumstances require the disclosure of confidential information, only essential information is revealed.