Professional Ethics and Confidentiality Flashcards
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A CAADC counselor discovers that a colleague is romantically involved with a current client. What is the counselor's primary ethical obligation?
Answer: Report the situation to a supervisor or ethics board
Counselors have an ethical duty to report colleague misconduct to supervisors or ethics boards to protect client welfare.
Under 42 CFR Part 2, which of the following actions does NOT require patient consent?
Answer: Internal program audit or evaluation
42 CFR Part 2 permits disclosure without consent for internal program audits, quality improvement, and research within the program.
A client reveals they plan to harm a specific identifiable person. Under the Tarasoff duty, the counselor MUST:
Answer: Warn the potential victim and notify law enforcement as required by state law
The Tarasoff duty to protect requires counselors to warn identifiable potential victims and notify appropriate authorities when a credible threat exists.
Which ethical principle requires a CAADC counselor to act in the client's best interest, even when it conflicts with the counselor's personal values?
Answer: Beneficence
Beneficence requires counselors to actively promote client well-being and act in the client's best interest above personal preferences.
A client asks their CAADC counselor to write an exaggerated progress report to help them avoid legal consequences. The counselor should:
Answer: Decline and explain the ethical obligation to provide accurate documentation
Counselors must maintain honesty and integrity in documentation; falsifying records violates ethical and legal standards.
What does the ethical concept of 'fidelity' primarily refer to in addiction counseling?
Answer: Honoring commitments and being trustworthy to clients
Fidelity refers to the counselor's obligation to be loyal, honest, and keep promises made to clients.
A CAADC receives a subpoena for a client's treatment records. The most appropriate first step is to:
Answer: Notify the client and consult legal counsel before releasing anything
A subpoena alone does not override 42 CFR Part 2 protections; the counselor must notify the client and seek legal guidance before releasing SUD records.