Technology & Digital Applications Flashcards
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A counselor wants to use a smartphone app to help clients track cravings between sessions. What is the MOST important ethical consideration before recommending the app?
Answer: Verifying the app has a privacy policy and does not sell user data
Counselors must assess data privacy and confidentiality before recommending any digital tool to clients.
When using telehealth to provide substance use counseling, which federal law primarily governs the confidentiality of client records?
Answer: 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA
42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA together govern the confidentiality of substance use disorder records, including those transmitted electronically.
A client in a rural area has limited internet access but wants to participate in online support groups. What is the BEST initial step for the counselor?
Answer: Assess available connectivity options and identify low-bandwidth alternatives
Assessing actual connectivity and identifying alternatives (phone-based groups, text messaging, low-bandwidth platforms) promotes equitable access.
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'digital literacy' as it applies to chemical dependency counseling?
Answer: The counselor's and client's ability to effectively use technology tools for treatment
Digital literacy in counseling refers to the competency of both counselors and clients to use technology tools effectively in the treatment process.
An online recovery forum accessible to the public posts a client's full name and details about their addiction. What should the counselor do FIRST?
Answer: Report the breach to the client and document the incident immediately
The counselor's first duty is to notify the client and document the potential confidentiality breach before taking other corrective actions.
Which feature of an electronic health record (EHR) system is MOST critical for protecting client confidentiality in a substance use disorder clinic?
Answer: Role-based access controls limiting who can view client records
Role-based access controls ensure that only authorized staff can view sensitive substance use disorder records.
A counselor uses a text-messaging platform to send appointment reminders to clients. To remain compliant with 42 CFR Part 2, the reminders should:
Answer: Contain only general information without revealing the nature of the treatment
Text reminders must not disclose that a client is receiving substance use disorder treatment, to comply with 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.
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