exercise prudent judgment when it comes to interpreting and applying ethical principles to specific situations. According to the text, the challenge of fulfilling the spirit of informed consent is to: b.
strike a balance between giving clients too much information and giving them too little.
What is the purpose of receiving informed consent from clients?
Informed consent not
only protects the client but also protects the clinician
. By obtaining informed consent, the clinician possesses proof of the consent. By obtaining informed consent in writing, the clinician possesses even clearer proof of the consent.
The most recommended practice for therapists using the social media to establish clear boundaries and avoid inappropriate multiple relationships is
to separate personal and professional social media
. See “Social Media and Boundaries.”
What is the informed consent process in counseling?
Informed consent is the
process of informing a client, patient, or research subject of the risks, benefits
, expected outcome of a research project, medication, medical procedure, or therapeutic approach in which they have agreed to take part.
Is a legal concept that protect clients from having their confidential communications revealed in court without their permission?
Attorney-client privilege
– this rule prevents disclosure of confidential communication made in furtherance of obtaining legal services specifically judicial proceedings.
What are examples of boundary violations?
Boundary violations occur when
therapists cross the line of decency and violate or exploit their clients
. Boundary crossing often involved clinically effective interventions, such as self-disclosure, home visit, non-sexual touch, gifts or bartering.
Can I go to the same church as my therapist?
Or a therapist and person in
therapy could attend the same church
and see one another at church functions. … When appropriate, your therapist can voluntarily share personal information, but it is also fair to ask your therapist certain questions.
What are the 4 principles of informed consent?
Obtaining informed consent in medicine is process that should include: (1) describing the proposed intervention, (2) emphasizing the patient’s role in decision-making, (3) discussing alternatives to the proposed intervention,
(4) discussing the risks of the proposed intervention and (5) eliciting the patient’s
…
What is the purpose of informed consent?
The main purpose of the informed consent process is
to protect the patient
. A consent form is a legal document that ensures an ongoing communication process between you and your health care provider.
What is informed consent and why is it important in Counselling?
Informed consent involves
the communication of any information which matters to the client and which is pertinent to the therapeutic relationship
. An important aspect of the client-counsellor relationship is the development of trust and rapport. A premise for creating trust and rapport is good communication.
Who does informed consent protect?
Informed consent has become the primary paradigm for protecting
the legal rights of patients and guiding the ethical practice of medicine
. It may be used for different purposes in different contexts: legal, ethical or administrative (Figure 1).
What is an example of informed consent?
I have read and I understand the provided information and have had the opportunity to ask questions. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I
am free to withdraw
at any time, without giving a reason and without cost. I understand that I will be given a copy of this consent form.
What is informed consent and how would you ensure that you have it before starting the Counselling process?
- That the person seeking treatment has the capacity to provide their own valid consent.
- That the person understands the nature and effect at the time the intervention is required.
- That the person does ‘know’ what the intervention is.
- That the person understands what the treatment involves.
Who holds the privilege in a client therapist relationship?
2.0. Privilege belongs to
patient
. The therapist-patient privilege “belongs” to the patient. In legal terms, it is like a piece of property.
What is your understanding about respecting clients rights to confidentiality?
Clients have the right to:
privacy and confidentiality when seeking or receiving care except for life threatening situations or conditions
. confidentiality of your health records. receive accurate information concerning diagnosis, treatment, risks, and prognosis of an illness or health condition.
What is required before privileged communications can be shared with anyone else?
written consent of the patient it should state what info is being released and to whom the info goes to.
