MFT Professional Ethics 3

Question 1

An MFT discovers that a supervisee has been engaging in a dual relationship with a client. The supervisor's ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the behavior directly and take corrective action

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Ignore the issue since the supervisee is autonomous

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Report the supervisee immediately to authorities without discussion

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Transfer all of the supervisee's clients to other therapists

Question 2

Which situation most clearly represents a boundary violation in MFT practice?

Accepted Answer

Accepting an expensive gift from a client to avoid hurting their feelings

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Providing a client with a referral list

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Adjusting session fees due to a client's financial hardship

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Attending a client's public community event

Question 3

A client calls their MFT therapist at 2 a.m. non-urgently to chat. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Set a clear limit and discuss boundaries at the next session

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Engage in the conversation to build rapport

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Answer briefly and bill for the session

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Terminate therapy for boundary violations

Question 4

Mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse is required when an MFT:

Accepted Answer

Has a reasonable suspicion based on observed indicators

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Has absolute proof of abuse

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Receives a direct admission from the child

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Is ordered by the court to report

Question 5

An MFT wants to use a clinical case in a journal article. To protect client confidentiality, the therapist must:

Accepted Answer

Change identifying details and obtain written consent or use a composite

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Obtain consent only if the client reads academic journals

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Simply omit the client's last name

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Notify the licensing board before publishing

Question 6

What is the primary ethical concern with a therapist providing therapy to a close friend?

Accepted Answer

The pre-existing relationship compromises therapeutic objectivity and boundaries

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The therapist cannot bill insurance for the friend

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Friends cannot provide informed consent

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Scheduling is typically more difficult

Question 7

When an MFT disagrees with a client's autonomous decision that is legal but potentially self-harmful, the appropriate stance is to:

Accepted Answer

Respect client autonomy while expressing concern and exploring the decision therapeutically

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Withhold services until the client changes the decision

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Report the client to adult protective services

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Transfer the case to a therapist who agrees with the client