Ethics Flashcards
privilege
- only legal settings is suspended if either the client or the therapist sues the other.
when not to break confidentially
- property damage doesn’t count
- domestic violence
- HIV+
- has to be imminent risk and clear, intended victims.
subpena
seek legal counsel before releasing records
internet consent
should obtain consent before performing an internet search on a client UNLESS that search is needed to reasonably prevent imminent, foreseeable harm
social isolation
form of elderly abuse
harm reduction
involves helping clients reduce the dangers of risky behavior.
teenagers
test done on them have a short shelf life
couples therapy
needs a release from both parties before releasing the records regarding their treatment.
co-occurring disorders
if more then one disorder listed, go with one that is present at start of treatment
release of substance
in order to release substance abuse information, a client needs to specifically state that it can be released.
cursing
use respectful language when discussing clients, even within the confines of supervision.
threats
don’t need a specific target, can be a group of people
Arabs
mental health issues are described in terms of physical health
high chance eating disorder
teens or early 20s are at highest risk of developing an eating disorder
illiterate
verbalize your answers
doesnt mean they can’t consent if they can’t read
memories
client needs to know they are not always accurate before looking into repressed memories
highest rate of suicide
old white men
emails
can use email but need to keep confidentially
consent
if manic give chance to calm down before asking questions
assessment summary
focus on client functioning, not a diagnosis
mandated clients
important for social workers to make clear the reasons for the intervention, the options for treatment, and the consequences of adherence or non-adherence, without indulging the client’s resistance on the one hand, or threatening punishment on the other
boundary violation vs crossing
obvious harm vs deviations from standard practice
case presentation
demographic description of the client, the presenting problem, the goal of treatment, any legal, ethical, or safety issues, the treatment plan, the interventions being employed, what stage of treatment the client is in, and the provisional diagnosis–which is always subject to change
reading the room
mindful about proxemics (distance and body orientation) and kinesics (body motion and posture)
