Law and Ethics
1- Confidentiality is designed to do what
reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health care
foster trust in the treatment relationship
ensure individuals privacy in their health care decisions
all of the above
2- Informed consent and Confidentiality are important anchors to the principle of autonomy.
True
False
3- If a patient believes that the information they share will be disseminated they will be less likely to seek treatment.
True
False
4- Tanya Tarasoff's parents filed wrongful death suits based on what?
the therapists' failure to detain Poddar
failure to warn the Tarasoffs that Poddar was a grave danger
both of the above
5- Extending sessions can be a sign of the therapist developing strong feelings for the client.
True
False
6- A report of child abuse is required when a therapist learns of the abuse in a setting outside his or her professional capacity.
True
False
7- The requirement to report child abuse and neglect became public policy in all States by 1965.
True
False
8- When is it contra-indicated to inform parents about a child abuse report?
when the parent seems psychotic
when the parent has poor impulse control
when the parent has an alcohol or drug problem
all of the above
9- Health practitioners, including MFTs, Psychologists, Professional Counselors and Social Workers are legally mandated reporters.
True
False
10- Mandated reporters have immunity from criminal and civil liability for reporting as required.
True
False
11- The Child Abuse Reporting Law takes precedence over laws governing the psychotherapist-patient privilege.
True
False
12- Emancipated minors are treated legally as adults and thus may be treated without parental permission.
True
False
13- Psychotherapists can be held liable, civilly and criminally, for engaging in sexual relations with their clients.
True
False
14- Unprofessional Conduct includes holding oneself out as being able to perform services outside the scope of the license.
True
False
15- Compensation, or remuneration for the referral of professional clients is considered unprofessional conduct.
True
False
16- Therapists should never go into business with their clients.
True
False
17- The failure to keep records consistent with sound clinical judgment is considered unprofessional conduct.
True
False
18- It is acceptable for an intern to receive supervision from their own psychotherapist.
True
False
19- Unprofessional Conduct includes failing to disclose to the client or prospective client the fee to be charged for the professional services.
True
False
20- All health professionals who send information via electronic transmission are considered “Covered Entities” and all HIPAA rules apply to them.
True
False
21- Regardless of your behavior a patient may decide to sue you for malpractice.
True
False
22- To be sued successfully for malpractice in a civil court, the patient must prove that you have breached the standard of care.
True
False
23- It is sound clinical judgment to refer a patient when you have no experience or training in treating their presenting problem.
True
False
24- A code of ethics cannot guarantee ethical behavior.
True
False
25- Therapist should under no circumstances engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with current clients, whether such contact is consensual or forced.
True
False
26- Informed consent is key to protecting the counselor from a malpractice lawsuit.
True
False
