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Legal & Ethical Considerations in Disability Trauma Flashcards

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  1. What is vicarious trauma and why is it an ethical concern for CDT practitioners?

    Answer: It is the practitioner's own trauma response from sustained exposure to client trauma content, which can impair professional functioning

    Vicarious trauma can distort the practitioner's worldview and impair their ability to provide ethical, effective care if left unaddressed.

  2. What legal term describes the obligation practitioners have to report suspected child abuse or neglect?

    Answer: Mandatory reporting

    Mandatory reporting laws require designated professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities regardless of client confidentiality.

  3. What does 'self-determination' mean as an ethical right for individuals with disabilities in CDT practice?

    Answer: The right to make their own choices about their lives and treatment without undue interference

    Self-determination is a foundational disability rights principle affirming that individuals have the right to control decisions about their own lives.

  4. Which ethical principle is violated when a practitioner uses trauma-related disclosures to shame or punish a client with a disability?

    Answer: Nonmaleficence

    Nonmaleficence — 'do no harm' — is violated when a practitioner uses privileged information in ways that cause harm to the client.

  5. What must a CDT practitioner do when they discover that an agency's policies are creating harm for clients with trauma and disability?

    Answer: Advocate for policy change through appropriate channels while maintaining client safety

    Ethical practice requires advocacy for systemic change while protecting client relationships and safety through appropriate professional and institutional channels.

  6. Under which circumstances may a CDT practitioner ethically use client case examples in training or publication?

    Answer: Only when identifying information is fully de-identified or written consent is obtained

    Ethical use of case material requires either complete de-identification that prevents any possibility of recognition or explicit informed consent.