Ethical Responsibility Flashcards
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A recovery coach suspects a client's child may be experiencing neglect. Under mandatory reporting laws, the coach must:
Answer: Report the suspicion to the appropriate child protective services agency
Mandatory reporting laws require coaches to report reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect regardless of client consent.
Which of the following is the most appropriate way for a recovery coach to handle an ethical dilemma?
Answer: Consult the ethical code, seek supervision, and document the decision-making process
Ethical dilemmas require a structured approach using professional codes, supervision, and thorough documentation to ensure accountability.
What is the main ethical risk when a recovery coach also serves as a client's housing caseworker?
Answer: The dual role creates a conflict of interest and may compromise client trust
Holding two distinct roles with the same client (dual role) creates divided loyalties and conflicts of interest that undermine ethical practice.
A recovery coach is asked by a family member to provide details about a client's progress. Without the client's written consent, the coach should:
Answer: Decline to share any information and explain confidentiality rules
Sharing any client information without written authorization violates confidentiality, even when the request comes from supportive family members.
In ethical decision-making, the principle of 'do no harm' is best described as:
Answer: Non-maleficence
Non-maleficence is the ethical obligation to avoid causing harm to clients through actions, inactions, or omissions.
A client asks their recovery coach to write a letter misrepresenting the client's progress for a legal proceeding. The coach should:
Answer: Decline and explain that providing false information violates ethical standards
Providing false or misleading documentation violates the principle of veracity and may constitute fraud, which is prohibited by professional ethics.
A recovery coach who frequently drinks alcohol posts photos on social media. This may raise ethical concerns about:
Answer: The coach's professional fitness and how it affects the coaching relationship and profession's reputation
Coaches' public behavior on social media can reflect on the profession and affect trust with clients, raising professional conduct concerns.