Professional Responsibilities & Ethics Flashcards
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A CIP is approached by a media outlet wanting to feature a 'success story' intervention. What ethical consideration is paramount?
Answer: Client and family confidentiality must be protected; participation requires explicit written consent
Any media involvement requires explicit written informed consent from all clients and family members, as confidentiality protections apply even to 'success stories.'
Which of the following best describes a 'dual relationship' in the context of CIP ethics?
Answer: When a CIP has both a professional and personal relationship with a client or family member
A dual relationship occurs when a professional has both a professional role and another type of relationship (social, business, romantic) with the same person, creating a conflict of interest.
A CIP realizes mid-intervention that they lack the specialized knowledge to address a co-occurring trauma issue being disclosed. What should they do?
Answer: Acknowledge the limitation and refer the client to a trauma-specialized professional
Recognizing the limits of one's competence and making appropriate referrals is a fundamental ethical obligation to protect client welfare.
How long are CIPs typically required to maintain client records according to professional and legal standards?
Answer: A minimum of seven years, or as required by applicable state law
Professional standards and most state laws require that client records be maintained for a minimum of seven years after case closure to protect both clients and professionals.
A CIP holds personal beliefs that conflict with a client's lifestyle choices unrelated to their addiction. What is the ethical obligation?
Answer: Set aside personal biases and provide non-judgmental professional services
CIPs are ethically required to provide non-judgmental services and set aside personal biases that are not relevant to the client's presenting problem.
What is the ethical purpose of professional supervision for a CIP?
Answer: To enhance skills, ensure ethical practice, and protect client welfare
Professional supervision is an ethical mechanism for improving competence, identifying blind spots, and ensuring client welfare through expert oversight.
A CIP is asked to testify as an expert witness in a legal case involving a former client. What must be addressed before testifying?
Answer: Confidentiality must be waived by the client or overridden by court order
Testifying about a client requires either the client's waiver of confidentiality or a valid court order compelling disclosure, as confidentiality protections persist after treatment.