Legal or Ethical or Both Flashcards
NOT alter medical records
Legal
NOT offer or accept payment for referrals
Legal and Ethical
NOT treat any person with whom the therapist had a previous sexual relationship
Ethical
When client is in another location, provide local emergency resources
Legal & Ethical
Inform clients of the limits of confidentiality
Ethical
Avoid treatment disruptions by providing contact info, appropriate termination, and a
professional will
Ethical
Work within the MFT scope of practice
Legal
NOT condone or engage in discrimination
Ethical
Assess and document the assessment of a client’s potential for committing violence
(Duty to Protect)
Legal
Inform client or treatment unit of any potential consequences of therapist-client role changes.
Ethical
Provide services that display cultural competence
Ethical
Comply with HIPAA standards if a covered HIPAA entity
Legal
Provide appropriate referrals if needed
Ethical
Consider appropriateness of electronic therapy and inform clients of potential risks
Legal and Ethical
Avoid sexual relationship with a client or client’s immediate family members.
Legal and Ethical
Keep clinically sound medical records
Legal & Ethical
Avoid dual relationships with clients and supervisees
Ethical
Maintain clinical sound medical record for 7 years or until a minor client is 25
Legal
Take “appropriate preventive measures” to avert harm to suicidal clients
Legal & Ethical
NOT engage in false or misleading advertising
Legal & Ethical
Work jointly with clients to develop treatment plans that are consistent with client treatment goals
Ethical
NOT abandon or neglect a client
Ethical
Obtain informed consent for telemedicine
Legal & Ethical
NOT engage in sexual relations with clients or terminate therapy in order to engage in a
sexual relationship with clients
Legal & Ethical
Continue therapeutic relationship only if it’s reasonably clear the client is benefiting
Ethical
Report suspected elder abuse/neglect immediately and file a report within 2 days
Legal
Respect the rights of clients to make their own decisions.
Ethical
Provide adequate information about therapy including potential risks and benefits.
Legal & Ethical
Inform clients of availability for emergencies and other contact between sessions
Ethical
Keep records locked and secure at all times
Legal
NOT maintain a therapeutic relationship solely for financial gain
Ethical
Obtain a signed release to share information/records
Legal & Ethical
Report suspected child abuse/neglect immediately and file a report within 36 hours
Legal