ethical guidelines high risk

Question 1

What settings are related to a greater likelihood of harm

Answer 1

1. Prisons
2. Correctional services
3. Domestic violence services
4. Child protection services
5. Family Court practice
6. Secure hospital units
7. Mental health facilities
8. Disability support services

Question 2

What client factors increase the likelihood of harm

Answer 2

1. Intoxication
2. Perceived insult
3. Humiliation
4. Provocation
5. Substantial loss
6. Confusion
7. Frustration
8. Anger
9. Ill-health
10. Pain

Question 3

What do you do when there is a risk of serious harm to others

Answer 3

Weight up the likelihood of that harm, your responsiblity towards vitcims, clients right to confidentiality and potential harm to the client, and their own capacity to manage the risk within the professional relationship

Question 4

Are clients who pose a risk of serious harm to tohers at increased risk of self-harm

Answer 4

YES

Question 5

What must you do if a client is mandated to receive psychological services to manage harmful behaviours

Answer 5

1. Outline information collection
2. Monitoring and reporting requirements
3. Explain potential consequences of declining or withdrawing from the mandated service

Question 6

In what circumstances can you disclose confidential information

Answer 6

1. with consent
2. where there is legal obligation to do so
3. When there is immediate risk to an identifiable person
4. When consulting with colleagues supervision - conceal the idnetify of clients wehn you do this

Question 7

What do you consider when disclosing a clients confidential information due to potential harmful behaviour

Answer 7

1. The quality of the information and reliablity of the source
2. Probability of the harmful behavioru occurin gand its consequences
3. Whether teh identify of victim is known
4. Age and vulnerability of victim
5. Who the information will be disclosed to
6. Capacity to manage the risk within the professional relationship

Question 8

What should you do when terminating services with a risky individual

Answer 8

1. Explain the need for termination
2. Safeguard the clients ongoing welfar
3. Offer alternative sources of assistance

Question 9

What should you do when documenting harmful behaviour

Answer 9

1. Include the wording of any threats
2. The context in which teh behaviour arose
3. Information about victims
4. Rationale for action taken
5. Consultation with colleauges
6. Reports to authorities or otehr parties