CRS Ethical & Legal Considerations in Recovery 2

Question 1

A recovery specialist learns that a peer they support has relapsed and is using substances again. What is the MOST ethical first response?

Accepted Answer

Engage the peer with compassion and explore their support needs

Answer

Engaging the peer with compassion aligns with person-centered ethics and supports continued recovery efforts without punitive action.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

A peer's diagnosis combined with their date of birth

Answer

PHI includes any individually identifiable health information, such as a diagnosis paired with identifying details like a date of birth.

Question 3

A recovery specialist is asked by law enforcement to share a peer's treatment records. What should they do first?

Accepted Answer

Consult with a supervisor or legal counsel before releasing any records

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA require specific legal processes before records can be disclosed; consulting a supervisor or legal counsel ensures compliance.

Question 4

What does the principle of 'non-maleficence' require of a recovery specialist?

Accepted Answer

Avoid actions that could cause harm to the peer

Answer

Non-maleficence is the ethical obligation to do no harm, requiring specialists to evaluate whether their actions could negatively impact those they serve.

Question 5

A peer discloses during a session that they are currently being physically abused by a household member. What is the recovery specialist's ethical and legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

Follow mandatory reporting laws and organizational protocols

Answer

Most states have mandatory reporting laws for abuse, and recovery specialists must follow both legal requirements and organizational protocols to protect the peer's safety.

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CRS Ethical & Legal Considerations in Recovery 2