AAT Ethical Guidelines & Professional Standards 4

Question 1

What ethical principle is violated when a practitioner uses an AAT session to promote their personal beliefs unrelated to treatment goals?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy and avoiding undue influence

Answer

Imposing personal beliefs in a therapeutic context violates client autonomy and constitutes an inappropriate use of professional influence.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'vicarious trauma' as an ethical concern for AAT practitioners?

Accepted Answer

Indirect trauma a practitioner may develop from repeated exposure to clients' traumatic material

Answer

Vicarious trauma is the cumulative emotional impact practitioners experience from exposure to clients' traumatic experiences, requiring self-care and supervision.

Question 3

An AAT program wants to publish a case study featuring a client's progress. What must happen first?

Accepted Answer

Written informed consent from the client specifically authorizing publication of their case information

Answer

Publishing case information requires specific written consent from the client for that use of their protected information.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which category of information shared about an AAT client must be protected?

Accepted Answer

Any individually identifiable health information

Answer

HIPAA protects all individually identifiable health information, including diagnoses, treatment records, and any information that could identify a specific client.

Question 5

What is the ethical purpose of maintaining detailed session notes in AAT practice?

Accepted Answer

To document client progress, ensure continuity of care, and provide accountability

Answer

Session documentation ensures clinical accountability, supports continuity of care, and provides a legal record of treatment.

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AAT Ethical Guidelines & Professional Standards 4