Section 7A p.335-381 Flashcards
What is the outdated approach to seeking consent? (Section 7, p. 347)
The outdated approach refers to asking the clients to sign a consent form without engaging them in the process or discussing with them what they are actually consenting to.
What is the “dump method” in relation to the consent process? (Section 7, p. 348)
When you overload the client in the first session with ALL of the consent issues. (Side note: although it is important for client’s to be aware of all of these issues, it is especially important to not overload them with information. The timing of the information is also important!)
What is the “staged approach” in relation to the consent process? (Section 7, p. 348)
When you spread out the topics of consent during the first few visits (as opposed to overloading the client with all of the information in the first visit - i.e. the dump method).
What is considered the key ingredient in the counselling process? (Section 7, p. 349).
The informed consent process
What is the “relational staged approach” to seeking consent? (Section 7, p. 349).
Refers to offering the clients consent information in a gentle, paced style that builds working relationships (the consent process is an ongoing DISCUSSION, not a one-time lecture; and it must be relayed in language the client can understand).
School counsellors need to follow, at a minimum, the School Act . There is considerable variation in School Acts pertaining to consent across Canada. What are some examples? (Section 7, p. 365).
Some school acts require informed consent from the parents in order for their child to access services. Other school acts require informed consent from parents for counselling, but not for assessments; whereas with other School Acts, informed consent is required for assessments, but not for counselling. And some School Acts do not require the consent from parents at all.
When would it be acceptable to provide counselling services to a minor without the consent of their parents?
(Section 7, p. 366).
AND S7: 357
When they have been deemed a mature minor.
OR in the case of an emergency; the focus of session will be on securing safety and basic needs until consent is obtained from guardians
What is a possible reason why there could be a significant range in counsellors’ definitions of mature minor status? (Section 7, p.371).
There are no case laws in Canada that defines how one should assess a minor’s capacity to provide consent.
Define: Mental Capacity
S7, p.341
The ability of an individual to arrive at a reasonable decision regarding treatment
Define: Moral Rights
S7, p.341
Fundamental and inalienable human rights which may or may not be fully protected by existing laws and statutes
Explain the Mature Minor Rule
S7, p.341
The court decides on a case-by-case basis whether a child has the capacity to consent
What are two reasons giving a client a long consent form is not an effective strategy
(Section 7, p. 347)
- Client will likely be overwhelmed and not understand form
2. This approach fails to build a working alliane
Where in the Code does it say that psychologists should make an effort to help people with diminised capacity given informed consent?
Section 7
p. 352
I.33
“Psychologists should seek to maximize understanding… of people of diminished capacity to give informed consent, AND that methods be used to increase understanding (such as visuals, larger type, etc)
Do NOT provide counselling to a youth unless:
S7: 355
1) Received paperwork confirming WHO can provide consent for treatment (divorced? custody arrangements?)
AND
A) Secured consent from all required parties
OR
B) Secured written documentation under School ACT (without parent consent)
OR
C) Completed mature minor paperwork
Define Mature Minor
S7: p 369
What are the two problems with this definition??
A person under the age of majority who can demonstrate sufficient intelligence and understand the nature of treatment, including the risks and benefits to give consent to treatment
1) What constitutes sufficient??
2) Considerable inconsistencies regarding age of mature minor across Canada
