Ethics Flashcards
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A CRC discovers a client has been misrepresenting their disability status to receive benefits. What is the most ethically appropriate first step?
Answer: Discuss the situation with the client and explore the reasons behind the misrepresentation
The CRC Code of Ethics requires counselors to address client behaviors that may be harmful or illegal by first discussing the issue directly with the client.
Under the CRC Code of Ethics, dual relationships are:
Answer: Generally avoided but sometimes unavoidable in small communities, requiring counselor vigilance
The CRC Code acknowledges that dual relationships may be unavoidable in rural or small communities, requiring counselors to manage potential conflicts carefully.
When a rehabilitation counselor suspects a client is being abused but the client has not disclosed this, the counselor should:
Answer: Follow mandatory reporting laws applicable to their jurisdiction
Counselors are obligated to follow mandatory reporting laws regarding abuse, which supersede confidentiality in most jurisdictions.
A client requests access to their own rehabilitation records. According to ethical standards, the counselor should:
Answer: Grant access as clients have the right to inspect their own records
The CRC Code of Ethics affirms clients' rights to access their own records, consistent with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
Which ethical principle is most directly violated when a counselor makes decisions for a client without consulting them?
Answer: Autonomy
Autonomy refers to respecting clients' rights to make their own decisions, which is violated when counselors act paternalistically.
A CRC is asked to provide expert testimony in a legal case involving a former client. The counselor should:
Answer: Obtain a release of information from the client before disclosing any information
Confidentiality obligations persist after the counseling relationship ends, so a release of information is required before disclosing client information.
The ethical concept of 'informed consent' in rehabilitation counseling primarily means:
Answer: The client fully understands the nature, risks, benefits, and alternatives of services before agreeing
True informed consent requires that clients receive and comprehend complete information about services, including risks, benefits, and alternatives, before agreeing to participate.