Such as, if a child needs additional support from other professionals, you would help this child by contacting the certain professionals, if you suspect a child to be in a situation that risks their safety, an adult has disclosed information that may raise concerns over their ability to carry out daily duties in the setting. 4. Always seek advice from the manager. This is very important because if someone has asked you to keep something confidential in the workplace and you are worried about the information you have been given, you should always do this in an area where nobody can overhear what you are saying. It’s better to seek advice verbally rather than using communication such as email, which other people could access.
As the client may not have ever spoken about what they are about to speak about to the counsellor before. So they are putting their whole trust, feelings and courage in telling the counsellor knowing that it will never be discussed out of the counselling session. Confidentiality should be discussed
However, the case files reflected face-to-face contact with all of her clients, despite what her clients stated. When Shannon investigated further, she found that the client notes were all at the same day and time, which is unlikely. Further, several of Janet’s clients needed referrals for counseling, but Janet never completed them and has not followed up to ensure her clients are receiving the necessary services. Janet is a close friend of Shannon. Shannon does not want to get Janet in trouble but realizes something must be done.
As a clinical issue, however, such secrets pose a real challenge to the therapist’s work and may influence the outcomes with couples. If therapists fail to make clear to couples how secrets will be handled when they
Analysis of Ethical Dilemma PSY/610 Introduction It is important for psychologists and other professionals to demonstrate ethical behavior when working with clients/patients, students, and colleagues. Unfortunately ethical behavior is not always applied in situations where it is appropriate and as a result those individuals on the receiving end are treated unfairly. This paper will attempt to confront a situation where two graduate assistants are receiving unethical treatment from a researcher who is currently leading the three studies they are working on. This paper will include ethical considerations for the scenario and notate the ethical violations made on the behalf of the senior researcher. Ethical Considerations Thinking before we act or speak is crucial while in the workplace.
Also, the education I have been taught has led me down a better path, I can now be a productive responsible human being and mother. Telling someone about my problem during my pregnancy was not an option for me, I feared that I would be in more trouble telling someone, than if I just waited until delivery and dealt with the consequences then. So, I also believe that pregnant mothers need to be informed of the options available to them during their pregnancy, so they are able to deal with the addiction as soon as
I would explain that we can keep certain things confidential such as opinions and beliefs but if information effects their received care or personal wellbeing/health then I have a duty of care to act upon this but only on a ‘needs to know’ basis. I would however explain that I am not required to discuss it with her daughter so I would respect her wishes with regards to discussing it with family members. Bii) Describe the possible tensions that may arise between telling others of Hannah’s decision and keeping this information totally confidential. Hannah could lose trust and confidence with her support staff possibly causing Hannah to keep things to herself incase all staff discuss everything. Hannah could lose confidence and trust with just myself and not feel comfortable with me supporting her.
Bi How would you explain the term ‘confidentiality’ to Hannah? I would explain to Hannah that I have a duty of care to share the information with only the people who need to know, such as line manager, colleagues who are directly involved in her care, and her G.P. I would explain that her daughter does not need to know and it is my duty of care to keep her information private, unless she gives me permission to disclose the information to her daughter. Bii Describe the possible tensions that may arise between telling others of Hannah’s decision and keeping this information totally confidential. The information Hannah disclosed would be recorded, signed and dated, reported to my line manager and those directly involved in Hannah's care such as her G.P.
One of the important ethical issues to check, is that you do not know the person, and that you are not connected in anyway that is inappropriate, this is called a dual relationship this may be unavoidable in small towns, we would also need to assess that that there are no sexual attractions, on this basis the therapist may decide they cannot work with the client, and may offer the client an alternative therapist. The prospect that this could happen must be explained to the client in the initial consultation, so you can build trust, and the client can feel that you are working in their best interests. It is also important to make sure that the power of the relationships formed between therapist and client is of an equal one, it is extremely valuable to empower your client, and not take the power. The only time a therapist should show authoritarian power is when using inductions which require this
Most parents are happy for there children to be observed, although they would not want any other parents or people who have no involvement with the child to read any reports. This means you must not leave any notes or records lying around where others might find them. You should always make sure that you put any children’s observations away carefully, When discussing a child make sure that you are only doing so with other colleagues and other professionals who