Chapter 3 - Ethics'n'Such Flashcards

1
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Through the Code of Ethics, Registered Psychiatric Nurses uphold the values of:

A

Safe, competent, and ethical practice to ensure the protection of the public;
Respect for the inherent worth, right of choice, and dignity of persons;
Health, mental health, and well-being; and,
Quality practice.

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2
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As a competent group leader you will need to consider these 4 issues:

A

Ethical
Legal
Clinical
Cultural

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3
Q

Standards that govern the conduct of professional members

A

Ethical

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4
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Standards society will tolerate, which are enforced by rule at the local, provincial or federal level

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Legal

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5
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Using your professional judgment to act in accordance with ethical & legal mandates

A

Clinical

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6
Q

Include a persons ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, values or differences that affect the way we understand and intervene with clients’ problems

A

Cultural

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7
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Your code of ethic provides you with:

A

Much needed grounding which connects directly to your structure

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8
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T/F It is unethical to practice group counseling without appropriate training

A

TRUE

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9
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T/F Leaders use groups for their own personal growth.

A

FALSE

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10
Q

A relationship that exists in addition to the therapeutic relationship established between the leader and the members.

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Dual Relationship

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11
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T/F Dual Relationships are entirely avoidable

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False

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12
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Dual relatioships should be entered with this and ensure this is done up front.

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Caution - acknowledge the relationship up fromt

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13
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T/F Exploitative relationships are ethical

A

FALSE - Unethical

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14
Q

To provide members with adequate information that will allow them to decide if they want to join a group

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Informed Consent

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15
Q

Some information to give prospective members re: Informed Consent (4)

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Nature of group
Goals of group
Structure of sessions
Expectations of them & leader

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16
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The challenge in involuntary membership is to:

A

Demonstrate the value for group members

17
Q

T/F Involuntary members won’t want to change.

A

FALSE

18
Q

Psychological risks that leaders must monitor include (6)

MPCSCL

A
Misuse of power
Pressure to disclose/violate privacy
Confidentiality may be broken
Scapegoating may occur
Confrontation in an uncaring manner
Leader may not have competencies to deal with some situations
19
Q

The foundation of a working group is rooted in:

A

Confidentiality

20
Q

With regard to confidentiality, leaders must:

A

Define parameters of confidentiality including its limitations in group setting

21
Q

T/F Members must be educated with regard to confidentiality.

A

TRUE

22
Q

Leaders need to discuss these two in regard to confidentiality:

A

Consequences of breach

Remind of importance

23
Q

Leaders must give special consideration to these 4 in regard to confidentiality:

A

Breaches in social media
Ethical & Legal dimensions (Privileged communication)
Multicultural dimensions of confidentiality
Safeguarding the confidentiality of minors in groups

24
Q

Leaders must be aware of these in how they influence how they think, say & do in groups.

A

VALUES

25
Q

T/F Groups are a forum to impose your values.

A

False

26
Q

Leaders must assist members to find options most congruent with their own…

A

Values

27
Q

Group members must be tasked with..

A

Clarifying their own values

28
Q

T/F Considerable harm is possible when a leader fails to use a multicultural approach.

A

TRUE

29
Q

Can their be disconnect between group norms and cultural norms?

A

Yes

30
Q

To promote the empowerment of people who are marginalized and oppressed by society would be counseling of this perspective:

A

Social Justice Perspective

31
Q

T/F LGBT populations often have a history of victimization, fear and abandonment

A

True

32
Q

A leader whose values are conflicting with LGBT persons may seek:

A

Supervision or Consultation

33
Q

Counselors should create an environment for LGBT persons that allows for:

A

Voluntary self-identification/disclosure

34
Q

When another members express disapproval of LGBT members the leader must:

A

Take an active stance

35
Q

Ethical concerns also arise in using:

A

Group Techniques

36
Q

Leaders might employ techniques unethically if: (4)

A

Use techniques that are unfamiliar
Use techniques to enhance their power
Use techniques simply to create intensity
Use techniques to pressure members (when they expressed desire to not participate)

37
Q

5 Legal Safeguards for Group Practitioners:

A
  1. Take time to prescreen & prepare clients
  2. Demystify group process
  3. Strive to develop collab. relationships w clients
  4. Consult w colleagues or supervisors when potential legal or ethical concern
  5. Incorporate ethical standards in practice of group work