Final Review Flashcards
Don’t break __________ unless legal and ethical guidelines stipulate you should do so. Confidentiality lives on after the client is deceased.
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confidentiality
Inform the client upfront that there are times when you need to break confidentiality, for example _________. This is known as “relative confidentiality” or the “limitations of confidentiality”. Your _________ information should also delineate freedom of choice issues, fees, techniques you utilize, and your qualifications.
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you are subpoenaed and asked to provide information about a client; informed consent
Never promise or guarantee that you will ________.
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cure the client
According to the ACA you may have a romantic or sexual relationship with a former client if you wait ____ years after the last contact. NBCC states _____ years after termination. The relationship cannot be exploitative.
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5; 2
If you don’t know how to handle a case _________. The “standard of practice/care” concept refers to the fact that competent peers would have handled the situation in the same manner as you.
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get supervision/consultation
Electronic client records require _________ so only appropriate staff can view them.
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restricted access
Breech confidentiality if a client threatens to hurt themself or someone else, relying on the principles of “__________”.
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minimal disclosure
Always contact a ________ regarding child abuse and/or abuse of elderly persons. Counselors are mandated reporters.
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hotline or appropriate organization
Practice ________ by keeping promises and being loyal to clients. Lying, not keeping appointments, and breaking confidentiality for no reason are examples of behavior that violates _________.
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fidelity; fidelity
Always secure _________ prior to seeing clients.
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malpractice (liability) insurance
Avoid dual/multiple relationships with current or former clients unless the relationship is ________ to the client. Document why you feel the interaction was beneficial in advance whenever possible. (If relationship is meeting your needs, and not you clients - avoid it!)
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beneficial
If you are a counselor educator you must infuse _________ material into all courses and workshops.
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multicultural and diversity
Never use a test, inventory, or assessment tool on a population unless is has been _________ on that population.
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normed
Never use a test or inventory that is ________ or make client decisions based on _______ test scores.
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obsolete; obsolete
Use the title “Dr.” only if your doctorate is ___________.
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in counseling or a closely related field
Do not use your ___________ to recruit clients for your private practice.
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regular counseling job
National Certified Counselors keep records for at least ___ years, unless the law says otherwise.
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5
If you are working with a terminally ill client who wishes to hasten their death you have a right to break or not break confidentiality after ____________.
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you consult with appropriate professional and legal sources
If you are using a _________ you must inform your client. You should also reveal the composition of the team.
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treatment team
If you provide technology-assisted services use ___________. Also check legal regulations and the licensing bureau of the state where __________ resides to determine if you must be licensed in that particular state.
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encrypted websites and email communications; the client
If you provide technology-assisted services, give the client ___________ in case technology fails. Also let the client know what services are covered under insurance and ensure that technological accessibility meets the ADA requirements.
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emergency procedures
If you are using a technique or treatment that is not proven via empirical evidence or a proven scientific foundation, always inform the client that ___________. Also discuss the possibility of harm with the client.
the intervention is “unproven” or “developing”
If you do unintentionally harm a client you must show that __________.
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you tried to remedy the harm incurred
A supervisor can legitimately recommend that a supervisee be __________ from a training program or professional setting.
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dismissed