MC Master of Counseling: Ethical Guidelines and Professional Conduct 3

Question 1

A counselor is subpoenaed to testify in a client's divorce case. The client has not waived privilege. What should the counselor do?

Accepted Answer

Assert privilege on behalf of the client and seek legal counsel

Answer

When a client has not waived privilege, the counselor should assert that privilege and consult with an attorney before disclosing any confidential information.

Question 2

Which ethical principle supports a counselor's duty to act in the client's best interest even when the client cannot act for themselves?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical obligation to promote the client's well-being and act in their best interest at all times.

Question 3

A counselor moves to a new state and wishes to continue working with former clients via telehealth. What ethical and legal consideration is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Verifying licensure requirements in the client's state of residence

Answer

Telehealth practice is regulated by the state where the client is located, so the counselor must hold licensure or be authorized to practice in that state.

Question 4

Under mandatory reporting laws, a counselor must report suspected child abuse when:

Accepted Answer

The counselor has reasonable suspicion, even without proof

Answer

Mandatory reporting is triggered by reasonable suspicion of abuse, not certainty; counselors are not required to investigate or obtain confirmation before reporting.

Question 5

A counselor's client reveals they are HIV-positive and engaging in unprotected sex with uninformed partners. After failing to persuade the client to disclose, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Consult state law and ethics codes to determine if permissive disclosure applies

Answer

State laws vary on permissive disclosure in such situations; counselors must consult applicable law and ethics codes before taking any action.

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MC Master of Counseling: Ethical Guidelines and Professional Conduct 3