Final Review Package Flashcards
How are paper files protected? electronic?
-locked away
-electronically password protected
how can they be destroyed?
shredded/incinerated
when and who can you discuss patient information with?
-patient
-emergency situation
-subpoena
-client consent
-removing identifying info.
-power attorney
-substitute decision-maker
who can request to see the client file?
-patient
-peer accessor with consent
gossip violates the promise of what?
confidentiality
when can you break confidentiality?
- minor abuse
-self-harm
boundaries are described as:
-protective circles
-separate personal vs. professional relationships
a _____________ is a separation between what is appropriate and what is not.
boundary
__________ has the responsibility of setting the framework for boundaries.
the therapist
The World Health Organization advises ___in ____ (women,_____in ____men) have a history of sexual abuse and may have difficulty understanding appropriate boundaries.
1 in 3 (women, 1 in 5 men)
Boundaries can be many things:
-consent
-draping
-limited sharing
-appropriate talk
-framework
-time
-scope
-fee’s
By establishing and maintaining clear professional boundaries a therapist achieves what?
- safe environment
-reliable - no boundaries overstepped
-professional tone
What are 4 reasons a therapist could discontinue treatment?
-abuse
-outside of scope-
-treatment not indicated
-sexual tension
-patient failure to benifit
Consistency helps to create a safe space. What elements can be included when we discuss consistency in clinical practice?
-ease of action
-location
-hours `
is a therapist in a position of power?
Yes
What could a therapist do to try and balance out the power with a client?
-empowerment of the patient
-establish proper boundaries
-informed consent
-transference
-client-focused
Does an intuitive therapist need boundaries?
Yes
Can intuition replace boundaries?
no
What is a professional – by definition?
advanced body of knowledge, self-governed, ongoing research, and promise to protect the public.
sometimes referred to as a specialized body of knowledge
As RMT do we specialize?
No
how would we discuss dietary advice?
-refer out
-not in our scope
When a therapist does not abide by professional boundaries, it is called a:
boundary crossing or violation