Confidentiality means not sharing information about people without their knowledge and agreement, and ensuring that written and electronic information cannot be accessed or read by people who have no reason to see it. Confidentiality is important because clients may not trust a support worker who does not keep information confidential. Clients may not feel valued or able to keep their self-esteem if their private details are shared with others. Client’s safety may be put at risk if details of their property and habits are shared publicly. It is important that information is only shared with people “who need to know”.
Name: Sabrina Sammis Analysis Components Ethics in Psychotherapy Article Barnett, J.E. (2008) The ethical practice of psychotherapy: easily within our reach. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 64(5), 569-575. The main purpose of this article is… [State as accurately as possible the author’s purpose (goal, intention, desired outcome) for writing this article] The author’s intention of writing this article was to inform the reader of what is involved in being a psychotherapist. Show the laws and keep a good ethical practice.
There are several accredited bodies to which practitioners may choose to become members, but it is not obligatory. Also there is a Code of Ethics of which the regulations ‘are designed to avoid the misdirection of clients’ (Code of Ethics: National Hypnotherapy Society: Accredited Voluntary Register). Following the code of ethics is not a legal requirement. In this essay I will explain what is meant by an initial consultation and describe how it assists both client and therapist. I will then demonstrate some of the ethical issues therapists are challenged with and how these can relate to the initial consultation.
According to Corey, Corey, and Callanan, there is a general ethics code established for the behavioral sciences, however, many professional organizations have specialty guidelines geared toward their niche in the helping professions (2011). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the similarities and differences between the ethics codes of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and the American Counseling Association (ACA), addressing them in the general sense; in addition to having a more in depth discussion about the similarities and differences in the aforementioned documents’ informed consent, sexual intimacies, and referrals sections. Section I The logistics of the codes are similar, each having eight main sections; the AACC’s purposes are encompassed within their “Biblical-Ethical Foundations” section, whereas the ACA’s purposes are found in their “Purpose” section. A noticible contrast exists within the mission statements from each organization; the AACC’s mission involves bringing “honor to Jesus
The American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA) is a professional counseling association which also represents mental health counselors and this organization is also governed by a code of ethics which members are expected to follow in education, training, and practice. The code of ethics offered by the AMHCA is a guide to support and educate its members in making sound ethical decisions and to define ethical behavior (AMHCA, 2010). In my option, one of the greatest obstacles in the field of mental health counseling is the taboo associated with services based on cultural concerns. Once counselors have acquired the skills needed to communicate effectively with people
This paper will address why Jerry is not qualified to refill any prescription medication. If Jerry is protected if a lawsuit is filled. Jerry’s decision is a tough one, legal and ethical issues and advice will be provided for Jerry’s use. Jerry’s medical training does not qualify him to issue a refill order as well as the pharmacy law. A licensed practical nurse is below a registered nurse level and not even an RN can do this.
As a Medical Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse Jerry is not certified or qualified to call in a prescription to have it filled or refilled. Medication The medication the patient is requesting to have refilled, Valium (Diazepam), is not used as an antidepressant though he makes it very clear this is why he needs the medication. Valium is used for many reasons; anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures and to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal. There are certain stipulations that come along with taking the medication. The medication should not be taking for longer than four months at a time
Unit 206 Understand the role of the social worker. Understand working relationships in social care settings. 1.1 Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship. A working relationship is different from a personal relationship in a few ways, such as boundaries, you could ask someone in your personal life any number of questions, but a working relationship must be held as a professional one and thus boundaries must be put up, like not showing romantic interests or feelings around the home for example, which is considered unprofessional. You don’t share personal information as you would with friends; you have to meet the policies and procedures of the place of work, such as calling family members by their name instead of mum or dad, having no emotional attachment visible, and treat everyone with equality, regardless of your opinion.
A counselor must not disclose information about the client to anyone without the clients consent unless it is provided by the law. It is the Counselors duty to inform the clients with clear restrictions about confidentiality. Both ACA and AACC state that the restrictions of sharing disclosed information is if the client speaks of suicide, harming someone else or any abuse that they are made aware of. Another similarity between ACA and AACC is that all client information should be withheld in a safe place out
Refer to either the American Psychological Association Ethics Code or the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics websites and review the code of ethics. Select 3 topics and discuss, in order of importance, why you think these particular codes are important. Source ACA 1) 4.01 Competence (a) Social workers should accept responsibility or employment only on the basis of existing competence or the intention to acquire the necessary competence. (b) Social workers should strive to become and remain proficient in professional practice and the performance of professional functions. Social workers should critically examine and keep current with emerging knowledge relevant to social work.