Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 3

Question 1

A counselor is subpoenaed for a client's treatment records in a civil lawsuit. Under 42 CFR Part 2, what is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Notify the client and seek legal counsel to challenge the subpoena

Answer

A subpoena alone does not override 42 CFR Part 2 protections; the counselor must notify the client and seek a court order before disclosing SUD records.

Question 2

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program intersects with SUD treatment compliance because it requires programs to:

Accepted Answer

Provide or refer clients to HIV-related services

Answer

Programs receiving Ryan White funding must ensure clients have access to HIV-related services through provision or referral, integrating HIV care with SUD treatment.

Question 3

Under HIPAA's minimum necessary standard, when a staff member reviews client records, they should access:

Accepted Answer

Only the information needed to perform their specific job function

Answer

HIPAA's minimum necessary standard limits access to only the protected health information needed for a specific task or role.

Question 4

Which federal law primarily prohibits discrimination against individuals with substance use disorders in health insurance coverage?

Accepted Answer

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)

Answer

MHPAEA requires that mental health and SUD benefits be no more restrictive than medical/surgical benefits in health insurance plans.

Question 5

A counselor working in a federally assisted SUD program learns a client plans to harm a specific third party. Which action is MOST consistent with applicable law and ethics?

Accepted Answer

Warn the intended victim and notify law enforcement as required by duty-to-warn doctrine

Answer

Duty-to-warn obligations arising from imminent threat to a third party create an exception allowing disclosure despite 42 CFR Part 2 protections.

Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Practice Test

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Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 3