Author Question: List three considerations when deciding whether a dual relationship is ethical. Be sure to indicate ... (Read 40 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

List three considerations when deciding whether a dual relationship is ethical. Be sure to indicate how each consideration would figure in the equation.

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Question 2

List six situations in which you may ethically and/or legally breach a clients confidentiality.

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micaelaswann · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 30, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Power differencesdual relationships are unadvised in complicated relationships or those where a large power difference exists.
2. Length of contactbrief dual relationships are more likely to be appropriate.
3. Terminationbe sure that both counselor and client agree that the counselor/client relationship is over before starting a different type of relationship.

Answer to Question 2

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1. when child abuse is revealed in therapy
2. when elder abuse is revealed in therapy
3. when the clients insurance or managed care company requests a diagnosis and relevant clinical information
4. when your client is suicidal
5. when your client is homicidal
6. when your client sues you for malpractice
7. when the court subpoenas records
8. when clients request in writing the release of records