Answer to Question 1
Discuss reasons why counselors should engage in careful record keeping.
a. Establish client treatment plans
b. Help ensure continuity of care
c. Providing proof of quality care
d. It's an ethical standard
e. Protects counselor if malpractice allegations are made
f. Inadequate or incomplete record may be harmful to client and counselor
g. Funding sources require documentation
h. Essential to work in many clinical settings based on utilization review, peer review, and quality assurance review
Answer to Question 2
A