Mock Test 1 Flashcards
What should you do when you get a court order?
talk to a lawyer. Can’t assert priv
minor client comes in- what do you do first?
determine if the parents should consent
when do you not need parent’s consent?
When kid is mature enough AND there’s a reason parents shouldn’t
does a legally appointed by the court representative have the right to access clt’s records?
yes
who is responsible for payment?
Whoever signs informed consent- even minor
Example of a special case scenerio?
Small rural community
Client at an agency is worried about confidentiality. What do you say?
Explain agency’s policies
Can you put adjustment disorder if another diagnosis doesn’t fit?
NO! FRAUD.
What should you do when you have an ethical dilemma?
consult
when elder abuse is happening in a facility who do you call?
Police
when elder abuse is happening outside a facility who do you call?
APS
If you have concerns about records being released, who do you talk to?
Client
If a client waves privilege can you talk to their lawyer?
Yes with a release
If a client waves privilege do you have to testify?
Yes
When should you talk about the limits of confidentiality?
Throughout treatment
Is spanking legal?
Yes, unless leaves a mark
High school kids are minors on the test?
Yes
Can a therapist refuse to show records?
Yes- document
Minor has sex with previous therapist. What do you do?
CPS report
A 15 year old client says she was raped by her 20 year old neighbor. What do you do?
CPS- nonconsent with a minor is a report regardless of age
If you reduce/ wave copayment do you have to tell insurance?
Yes
With minors having sex what’s your first question?
13 or younger?
If the word MUST is in the question, is it legal or ethical?
Legal
If something biological is going on, who do you refer to?
Medical doc
Is a DV couple appropriate for couples therapy?
NO
Do we have to make reports outside of professional capacity?
No
Do we have to report emotional abuse?
No- gray area
Who do you call first in a duty to warn scenerio?
Police
What is in a no-violence contract?
Trick question. No such thing
Emergency psychiatric commitment
involuntary hospitalization
5150
Same thing?
YES
Recording sessions- written or verbal consent?
Written
First thing you do when insurance denies coverage?
Appeal
What should you do if you’re seeing someone outside your scope of competence?
Get supervision from an expert or refer out to an expert
Should we see clients for free if there’s a need?
NO
When do you report historical child abuse?
When the client is still a minor
