chp 6

Question 1

Acting ethically within the law promotes professionalism and excellence

Question 2

Ethics and the law guide mental health counselors to regulate their professional behavior in ways that promote the well-being of others to prevent harm

Question 3

Consumers (clients) of counseling are protected from those MHC’s who are impaired, make poor decisions, misapply power and influence, and engage in overt misconduct

Question 4

always contact legal in your agency (subpoena you can fight back but directly from the judge you have to)

Question 5

• documentation should always be completed (write like someone else can read it)
• regular informed consent
• keep up with notes constantly

Question 6

Autonomy means facilitating increased independence and self-direction in clients

Question 7

Nonmaleficence refers to avoiding doing intentional or unintentional harm.

Question 8

Beneficence means promoting good for others.

Question 9

Justice has to do with fairness and equality of treatment

Question 10

Fidelity relates to honoring commitments and keeping promises, which are basic to the development and maintenance of trust.

Question 11

Veracity has to do with honesty and genuineness.