Quiz 1 Flashcards
Mid point between start of class and midterm
Tarasoff Criteria (current / + Ewing)
1 - Threat made directly to TH from CT or credible 3rd party.
2 - Threat of imminent harm / “grave bodily injury”.
3 - Reasonably identifiable victim or victims
Define Standard of Care
The average degree of skill or care provided by similar members of the same profession. Care must not fall below these basics.
Examples of Standard of Care
1 - Providing appropriate referrals or consultations when needed
2 - Providing informed consent
3 - Diagnosis
4 - Assessments
5 - Gathering info on personal or medical history
6 - Conducting a master treatment plan
7 - Reasonable steps to prevent self harm
Examples of Unprofessional Conduct
1 - Sexual relationship with CT
2 - Show up drunk or high to sessions
3 - Practicing as a trainee at a private practice
4 - Allowing a trainee to practice at your private practice
5 - Failure to disclose fees prior to first session
Steps taken after Tarasoff criteria is met
1 - Warn victim
2 - Warn someone who can warn victim (if can’t get ahold of them)
3 - Have CT dispose of the means (knife, gun, etc)
4 - No violence plan
5 - 51/50 hold
6 - Call police
7 - Additional reasonable caution (increase sessions, medical consult, anger management, etc)
HIV/AIDs — Does this trigger Tarasoff
No. TH cannot break the confidentiality of their CL if they hear that CL wants to infect others intentionally. This is because of an overlap with HIPPA and the medical profession.
When does “Duty of Care” begin?
When the CL and the TH decide to work together and enter a “special relationship”. This can be after the first few sessions, especially if the CL is shopping around. The exchange of money doesn’t count. Signing consent forms doesn’t count.
When does “Duty of Care” end?
At termination.
Define Duty of Care
The agreement of the therapeutic relationship between CL and TH. Acknowledgement of “special relationship” between CL and TH.
Define Scope of Practice
The limits of what care therapists can offer across their field. This is defined by the state and is not expandable unless you receive another license.
Define Scope of Competency
The limits of what care a therapist can provide are determined by their specific experience, education, and training. This is expandable through continuing education.
When do you give a CL the Therapy Never Includes Sex pamphlet?
When a CL discloses a sexual relationship and/or behaviors with a prior TH
What must a TH do if a CL disclose they had a sexual relationship with a prior TH?
1 - Provide the Therapy Never Includes Sex pamphlet
2 - Process the incident(s) with the CL
3 - Cannot break confidentiality to report
