Ethics Flashcards

1
Q

therapeutic relationship

A
  • client-centeredness
  • safety
  • privacy
  • a clear structure
  • power differential
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we are in role of fiduciary

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professional in whom client places trust in
- therefore trust that we put clients interests above our own
- client viewed as partner in making decisions

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Practitioners duties

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  1. do no harm (nonmaleficence)
  2. do positive good (beneficence)
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4
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clear structure

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  • time
  • activity
  • roles
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5
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power differentials

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  • what we do directly affects wellbeing of the client
  • our knowledge far exceeds clients
  • their safety is literally in our hands
  • use own authority to enhance clients wellbeing
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6
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true or false: clients right to self-determination always overrides the practitioner’s duty to do positive good unless the anticipated negative consequences are extreme

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true

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7
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does the power differential ever go away

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no, it will always exist

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8
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how to counter power differential?

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  • regularly ask clients for permission to examine, treat, or reschedule
  • constantly ask what they want
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9
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what are some of the signs of transference

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  • asks personal questions
  • calls you
  • overly complimentary
  • tries to bargain for reduced rate
  • requests you accommodate their schedule
  • has crush on you
  • brings you gifts
  • invites you to social engagements
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countertransference

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  • transference from practitioner to client
  • unconsciously transfers their unresolved needs, feelings and issues onto a client
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signs of countertransference

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  • feeling a strong emotional charge toward client
  • feeling mad at the client
  • distorted thinking
  • feeling exhausted or uneasy when you see a specific client
  • desire to be friends w client
  • feeling guilty
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12
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justice

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equal treatment to all individuals

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13
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honesty

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be up-front and truthful in all communcations

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14
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reverence for life

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not harming clients emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually

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15
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adherence to law

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abide by all legal requirements that apply to you and your practice

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16
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morals

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standard by which you judge behaviors and character traits as right or wrong
- your moral judgement

17
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values

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  • beliefs ab what is intrinsically worthwhile or desirable (not what is right and correct)
18
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principles

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rules or laws of behavior that enable them to behave w integrity

19
Q

ethical congruence

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  • what does my gut say?
  • do i get butterflies thinking ab it?
  • do i have doubts?
  • am i sacrificing values?
  • is it against the law?
  • would it hold up against scrutiny?
  • how would i feel if my mom knew?
  • how would i feel ab myself?
  • how would i feel if it was a newspaper headline?
20
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steps to resolve ethical dilemma

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  1. identify problem
  2. identify potential issues involved
  3. review professions code of ethics and relevant laws
  4. evaluate potential courses of action
  5. obtain consultation
  6. determine best course of action