Ethical and Professional Conduct Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'duty to warn' in behavioral health settings?
Answer: The legal and ethical responsibility to notify identifiable third parties when a client poses a credible threat of harm
Duty to warn (derived from Tarasoff v. Regents) requires clinicians to take steps to protect identifiable potential victims when a client makes credible threats.
A BHT is asked by a client's employer to confirm whether the client is receiving behavioral health services. The BHT should:
Answer: Decline to confirm or deny any information without a signed authorization from the client
Even confirming that a client is receiving services constitutes a disclosure of PHI that requires a valid signed authorization.
Professional boundaries exist in behavioral health primarily to:
Answer: Ensure the therapeutic relationship serves the client's needs rather than the provider's
Boundaries protect the integrity of the therapeutic relationship by keeping it client-centered and free from exploitation.
During a home visit, a BHT notices signs of domestic violence involving the client. The appropriate ethical and legal response is to:
Answer: Follow mandatory reporting protocols and inform the supervisor
BHTs must follow their jurisdiction's mandatory reporting laws and agency protocols when indicators of abuse or domestic violence are observed.
A newly certified BHT is unsure how to handle a complex client situation. The most ethical response is to:
Answer: Consult with a supervisor or more experienced colleague
Seeking supervision is an ethical obligation when a BHT encounters situations beyond their current knowledge or training level.
Which of the following is an example of practicing within ethical boundaries regarding termination of services?
Answer: Providing adequate notice, referrals, and a transition plan when ending services
Ethical termination requires appropriate notice, planning, and referral to ensure continuity of care and prevent client abandonment.
When a client requests access to their own behavioral health records, the BHT should:
Answer: Inform the client of their rights and follow agency and HIPAA policy for record access
HIPAA grants clients the right to access their health records; BHTs should explain this right and guide clients through the proper agency process.