Law and Ethics

Question 1

Age at which a minor can consent to their own treatment

Answer 1

12 - but parents are present they must give son sent

Question 2

Consent

Answer 2

Need not be written

Question 3

Child Abuse Report

Answer 3

Immediate report and then written in 36 hours

Question 4

Elder Abuse

Answer 4

65 or older
Report filled with in two working days
Elder spouse abusing is reportable

Question 5

Dependent Abuse

Answer 5

18 or older w/ Limitations.. (need more information)

Question 6

Sex between minors

Answer 6

13 = magic number. Partner > means report

IF one can drink, 21, the other must be able to drive, 16

Question 7

Tarasoff

Answer 7

• If the report is from someone else, use clinical judgement
red flags and knowing client, must report. Must be
considered.

Question 8

Records

Answer 8

It is unethical and unprofessional not to keep records but not illegal.

Five working days following a request from client to allow them to examine and 15 days to provide a copy.

Keep records for Seven years

Belong to Therapist

Minor’s records can be denied parents if harm will come to therapeutic relationship.

Question 9

Advertising and Marketing

Answer 9

term psychotherapy or psychotherapist on card. Entire title and now must have license number.

Can have your full name and abbreviated title with license number.

Question 10

Consent

Answer 10

Must have written informed consent to do telethrapy

Question 11

Legal Questions

Answer 11

Must give fee before first session

Standard of care is a legal term.

Outcomes of treatment ethical and legal in standard of care

Question 12

Standard of Care

Answer 12

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Question 13

Scope of Practice

Answer 13

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