Summary: <p>Common Ethical Violations<br> Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes<br> Executive Director, AllCEUs</p> <p>Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at <a href="https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/614/c/">https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/614/c/</a></p> <p>Objectives<br> ~ Explore ethical guidelines with respect to<br> ~ Multiculturalism<br> ~ Confidentiality<br> ~ Informed consent<br> ~ Documentation<br> ~ Discharge vs. Abandonment</p> <p>Ethical Guidelines<br> ~ Act in the best interests of the clients at all times. Act in good faith and in the absence of malice.<br> ~ Inform clients of possible limitations on the counseling relationship prior to the beginning of the relationship.<br> ~ Increase awareness of personal values, attitudes and beliefs; refer when personal characteristics hinder effectiveness.<br> ~ Actively attempt to understand the diverse cultural backgrounds of the clients with whom you work, including your own cultural/ethnic/racial identity and its impact on your values and beliefs about the counseling process.<br> Ethical Guidelines<br> ~ Function within the boundaries of personal competence. Be aware of personal skill levels and limitations.<br> ~ Be able to fully explain why you do what you do.<br> ~ Encourage family involvement, where possible, when working with minors in sensitive areas that might be controversial.<br> ~ Follow written job descriptions. Be sure what you are doing is defined as an appropriate function in your work setting.<br> ~ Read and adhere to the ethical standards of your profession.</p> <p>Guidelines cont…<br> ~ Consult with other professionals<br> ~ Join appropriate professional associations. Read association publications and participate in professional development opportunities.<br> ~ Stay up-to-date with laws and current court rulings, particularly those pertaining to<br> ~ Counseling with minors<br> ~ Handing suicidal/homicidal clients<br> ~ HIV<br> ~ Consult with a knowledgeable attorney, when necessary<br> Guidelines cont…<br> ~ Join appropriate professional associations. Read association publications and participate in professional development opportunities.<br> ~ Stay up-to-date with laws and current court rulings, particularly those pertaining to counseling with minors, handing suicidal/homicidal clients, HIV.<br> ~ Consult with a knowledgeable attorney, when necessary</p> <p>http://www.tennlegal.com/files/430/File/Statistics_of_Ethical_Violations.pdf</p> <p>APA’s Tips to Avoid Ethical Pitfalls</p> <p>~ Understand what constitutes a multiple relationship<br> ~ Whose needs are being served?<br> ~ Is the client being exploited?<br> ~ Protect Confidentiality<br> ~ Discuss limits<br> ~ Ensure safe storage of records<br> ~ Know federal and state law is there a law requiring disclosure?<br> ~ Obey mandatory reporting laws</p> <p>APA’s Tips to Avoid Ethical Pitfalls<br> ~ Obtain informed consent at the start of treatment<br> ~ Type of treatment to be provided and alternatives<br> ~ Cost and expected duration of treatment<br> ~ Confidentiality<br> ~ Identify your client and role<br> ~ Understand who you were hired to help and what is expected of you<br> ~ Document properly<br> ~ Guidelines at www.apa.org/practice/recordkeeping.html<br> ~ Practice only where you have expertise</p> <p>Ethical Documentation<br> ~ Some specifics to include in documenting therapeutic interactions, according to the guidelines and ethics experts:<br> ~ Identifying information and first contact.<br> ~ Relevant history and risk factors, medical status and attempts to get prior treatment records.<br> ~ Dates of service and fees.<br> ~ Diagnostic impressions, assessments, treatment plans, consultation, su</p>
