Law and Ethics Flashcards

Question

Insurance LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Answer 1

Do NOT alter diagnosis or treatment unit in order to get paid Do NOT submit false treatment claims to third-party payers

Answer 2

Advocate for client for necessary services and challenge denial of payments Discuss appropriate treatment alternatives, even if not covered by insurance Advise clients of information that will likely be disclosed to a third-party payer Truthfully represent clinical services rendered for payment to third-party payers

Answer 3

Display license publicly in treatment office

Answer 4

Inform clients of therapist's professional background

Answer 5

Duty to Protect: assess and document assessment of client's potential for committing violence. Notify local law enforcement when a client has made a specific and serious (i.e., imminent) threat to an identifiable other Possibly notify victim if appropriate

Answer 6

Manage issues of privilege when records are requested in a legal proceeding

Answer 7

Inform client of potential risks of waiving privilege

Answer 8

Keep clinically sound medical records Keep records locked and secure at all times Keep records for 7 years or until a minor client is 25 y/o Do NOT alter medical records Obtain signed authorization to release records (12+) Requests of records from clients: 5 days - to inspect 10 days - for summary 15 days - copy of records Minors: Can deny parents access to records if harmful to patient/treatment

Answer 9

Do NOT withhold records because a client has not paid for services Document treatment decisions and maintain clinically sound records Store, transport, and dispose of records in ways that protect confidentiality Obtain signed authorization from every member of treatment unit (old enough to consent = 12+) to release information

Answer 10

Seek consultation when clinically appropriate (protect identity of client) Manage countertransference Seek professional assistance for personal problems that impair performance Stay current with developments in the field through educational activities or clinical experience Provide services within their scope of competence as determined by their education, skills, and training Assist colleagues who are impaired due to substance use, emotional problems, or mental illness

Answer 11

Work within MFT Scope of Practice

Answer 12

Do NOT engage in sexual relations with clients OR terminate therapy in order to engage in relationship with clients Provide BBS brochure "Therapy Never Includes Sexual Behavior" to any adult client who reports sex with a previous therapist

Answer 13

Avoid Dual Relationships with clients and supervisees Avoid sexual relationship with patient or patient's immediate family members Do NOT treat any person with whom the therapist had a previous sexual relationship Do NOT use professional relationships to further their own interests

Answer 14

Obtain signed release for sharing information (12+)

Answer 15

Obtain written consent to record a session or permit a third-party observation Obtain signed authorization from every member of treatment unit (old enough to consent = 12+) to release information Obtain written consent from a patient to use their clinical information in a presentation

Answer 16

Take "appropriate preventative measures" to avert harm (Duty to Protect)

Answer 17

Appropriate client care

Answer 18

Avoid abandonment

Answer 19

Avoid treatment disruptions by providing contact information, appropriate termination, and professional will Do NOT abandon or neglect a client Provide appropriate referrals if needed Do NOT maintain therapeutic relationship solely for financial gain Continue therapeutic relationship only if it is reasonably clear client is benefitting

Answer 20

Obtain informed consent for telehealth Follow Jurisdictional law Provide license # Document efforts to obtain local resources in case of emergency Each session, determine if telehealth is appropriate

Answer 21

Consider appropriateness of electronic therapy Inform clients of potential risks and limitations of telehealth Ensure security of communication Follow jurisdictional law When in another location, provide local emergency resources

Law and Ethics Flashcards

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