Legal Vs. Ethical MFT Flashcards
Not alter medical records
Legal
Not offer or accept a payment for referrals
Both 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 sources
Both legal and ethical
Inform clients of the limits of confidentiality
Ethical
Avoid treatment disruptions by providing contact information, 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 also known as 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
Both legal and ethical
Avoid sexual relationship with a patient or patient’s immediate family members
Legal and ethical
Keep clinically sound medical records
Legal and ethical
Avoid dual relationships with clients and supervisees
Ethical
Maintain clinically sound medical records for 7 years or until a minor client is 25 years old
Legal
Take appropriate preventive measures to avert harm to suicidal clients
Legal and ethical
Not engage in false or misleading advertising
Legal and ethical
Work jointly with clients to develop treatment plans that are consistent with patient treatment goals
Ethical
Not abandon or neglect a client
Ethical
Obtain informed consent for telemedicine
Legal and ethical
not engage in sexual relations with clients or terminate therapy in order to engage in a sexual relationship with clients
Legal and ethical
Continue the therapeutic relationship only if it is reasonably clear the client is benefiting
Ethical
Report suspected elder abuse elder neglect immediately and file a report within 2 days
Legal
Respect the rights of patients to their own decisions
Ethical
Provide adequate information about therapy including potential risks and benefits
Both legal and 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 or share records
Both legal and ethical
Report suspected child abuse or child neglect immediately and file a report within 36 hours
Legal