Ethical standards 2. Procedural rules 3. Encouragement Section Evaluated Confidentiality The similarities in these two codes are that the counselor does not provide any information to anyone without discussing it or obtaining consent from the client, unless mandated by law. During the first session, counselor addresses the limitation to confidentiality if possible. In group or family counseling the counselor has to express the limits of confidentiality.
Aiii Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. Explain the potential consequences of handling personal information securely and to follow the legislation and codes of practice. They summarise the main points of legal requirement for handling information; •Data Protection Act 1998 •Freedom of information Act 2000. Aiv Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the different systems used to record information in adult social care settings. By explaining the importance of keeping confidential information such as daily recordings or daily activities in a secure place and not to pass on any information to anyone outside of the individual’s direct team.
ACA code B.2.a. recommends that a counselor breach confidentiality if there is danger or foreseeable harm to a client including end of life issues. Scenario #5 includes an attorney informally seeking the records of a client. In this case, the counselor does not have authorization and must first obtain consent from the client as indicated in A.6.b., B.1.c., B.2.c. (if it includes a subpoena).
The ACE Code of Ethics is also something that was created to keep counselors out of trouble when taking on a client. Each client has diffirent issue that he our sure may wont to sure or may not wont to share just with anyone. So when going to a counselor a person is able to talk to someone that is not allowed to communicate with anyone else about their situation at all. In Section B Confidentiality and Privacy, explains this and also let you know when and who you can share information with if need be. For example, some that does not have capacity like a minor or the elderly.
Explain the meaning of the term confidentiality Confidentiality refers to the need to handle personal and private information in ways that are appropriate, safe and professional and meet legal requirements. There are three main reasons why confidentiality is an important issue in a health and social care setting. Trust The relationships you build with service users and their families are central to your care role. If you share their personal information with others who have no need or right to know you risk breaking their trust in you. Individuals also need to know there are secure systems and procedures operating in the care setting to protect confidential information.
Confidentiality PA 253 Legal Ethics Michelle Jacobo Kaplan University Confidentiality: The Alton Logan Case Before discussing the specific case in question, let us first review one of the words in this week’s key terms, Confidentiality. The term Confidentiality is described as being communication made by client to attorney that is to be kept confidential. It is a duty of the attorney. Also, it goes on to specify that the attorney is to be informed of the facts of the case so that he will feel confident that he can offer the best representation to the client, and likewise, the client can feel free to disclose to his attorney and know that it will not be released outside of that relationship. This is most likely why Andrew Wilson felt it was appropriate to confess to the murder of the security guard after Alton Logan was convicted.
AAMFT Code of Ethics: Principle II Confidentiality BSHS 335 November 29, 2014 Confidentiality “Marriage and family therapists have unique confidentiality concerns because the client in a therapeutic relationship may be more than one person. Therapists respect and guard the confidences of each individual client.” (https://www.aamft.org/iMIS15/AAMFT/Content/legal_ethics/code_of_ethics.aspx) There are 7 main doctrines within the segment that focus on the following areas: Disclosing Limits of Confidentiality Written Authorization to Release Client Information. Confidentiality in Non-Clinical Activities. Protection of Records. Preparation for Practice Changes Confidentiality in Consultations
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
Unit PWCS 21: Principles of communication in adult social care settings Task 1: Understand why communication is important in adult social care setting * An identification of the different reasons why people communicate People communicate for various different reasons; some being to show feelings, opinions, emotions, problems, and the list goes on and on. The communication itself can come across in two main different ways that being a professional one or a personal one. In the social care setting it is important for key communications to be recorded as they may be needed to be relied upon in legal or medical situations. Of course all communications are confidential and only shared on a “need to know” bases. However communications between colleges is essential in order to keep continuity for clients and to also make sure the clients updated needs are met.
In a therapeutic setting, even when the client feels that they are speaking in confidence, when a therapist hears of facts that amount to child abuse, he or she is mandated to report those facts to the appropriate authorities. As a result, psychologists have reported that having to break confidentiality to report a suspected case of child abuse is a common ethical issue. Chpter 2 page 42 Indeed, the fact that confidentiality is considered a most basic ethical principle is articulated in the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, which states: 4.01 Maintaining Confidentiality Psychologists have a primary obligation and take reasonable precautions to protect confidential information obtained through or stored in any medium, recognizing that the extent and limits of confidentiality may be regulated by law or established by institutional rules or professional or scientific relationship. In fact, the concept of confidentiality is so central in a therapeutic relationship that a study found that only 50% of practicing psychologists informed clients of the limits of confidentiality and 12% actually informed their clients that everything discussed while in session was confidential. Chapter 2 p 44 The