EDMM

Question 1

Step 1: Identify…

Answer 1

the problem or dilemma.
- Does it exist
- Ethical, legal, moral, professional, clinical, mixed?
- How to begin consultation with client about it?

Question 2

Step 2: Consult..

Answer 2

relevant Codes, guidelines, and laws.
- Are they clear and specific?
- Are Codes consistent with applicable laws?
- Rules, regulations, policies of agency/workplace?

Question 3

Step 3: Identify factors/traps which could influence the decision.
Name 7 of them.

Answer 3

1) Objectivity (common-sense, objectivity trap)
2) Values (trap: personal, moral, religious convictions)
3) Personal Characteristics (therapist factors)
4) Culture
5) Who will benefit trap (2/+ conflicting best interest)
6) Circumstantiality trap
7) Client, therapeutic relationship, other relationship factors

Question 4

Step 4: Consult with…

Answer 4

experienced colleagues/supervisor
- Where/whom (different perspectives/orientation) to go to
- What questions to ask
- What information to document
- When to consult (inclusion of client? inform client)

Question 5

Step 5: Evaluate the…

Answer 5

rights/vulnerabilities/responsibilities/welfare of all parties involved
- Promote your client’s independence and self-determination
- Actions with least chance of bringing harm to your client
- Create trusting and collaborative environment for clients to their own answers
- Encourage client to identify potential ethical issues

Question 6

Step 6: Generate a range of…

Answer 6

possible actions
- How to brainstorm these (consult)
- Involve client in discussion + courses of actions?
- What to document in those discussions

Question 7

Step 7: Determine the probable…

Answer 7

consequences of each action.
- Evaluate them before implementing a particular action plan
- Involve client in discussion of these implications?
- What ethical principles used as a framework for evaluating these consequences?
- Examine them for your client, for you as counsellor, and for the profession in general

Question 8

Step 8: Decide and…

Answer 8

act accordingly.
- Solicit the input of your client in making this decision?
- Ask for feedback from a colleague or
supervisor?
- Once implemented, how to evaluate the course of action?
- Follow up to determine the outcomes + see if further action is necessary