Relias: Applying Ethical Decision-Making in Clinical Practice

A client made a statement in session that led the therapist to believe they had mutual friends. To avoid the potential issue of a dual relationship, the therapist searches for the client on social media to review their friends list. This is an example of which of the following?

An ethical dilemma

A therapist signed up to volunteer for a fundraiser with their church. On the day of the event, they noticed that a client signed up to volunteer at the same fundraiser. What is the most appropriate course of action for the therapist to avoid an ethical dilemma?

Asked to speak with the client privately, and then establish boundaries

a coworker lost their training certificates and needs to renew their clinical license in 60 days. The coworker asked if they could copy some of your certificates for their license renewal. This is an example of which type of ethical dilemma?

Documentation and recordkeeping

a therapist experienced an ethical dilemma with a client. The therapist walked through Reamer's framework. The therapist identified the dilemma, who was affected, and then identified options. Which step comes next?

Evaluate options

A therapist over here is a colleague in their practice say that they are charging private pay clients more than they are charging those using health insurance. Which type of ethical dilemma most likely become.

Financial exploitation

According to reamers ethical framework model, what is the next step after identifying ethical dilemma?

List the individuals, groups and organizations that could be affected

a client shares that they have trouble falling asleep when they're anxious. a therapist responds, "When I'm anxious at night, I do progressive muscle relaxation." The therapist's behavior BEST exemplifies which of the following?

Paternalism

Who is the person that is ultimately responsible for making the decision when facing an ethical dilemma?

The therapist

a therapist discovers that their child is in the same classroom as a clients child. Which of the following actions could the therapist take to avoid a potential ethical dilemma?

The therapist talks with the client about the potential for a dual relationship. The therapist

According to the reamer ethical framework model, when does a therapist document the ethical decision making process?

Throughout the entire ethical decision-making process

True or false: ethical decision-making demonstrates to a client that the therapist is consistent, respectful, and trustworthy

True

According to Storm-Gottfried's six question model, which question is answered by reviewing research or reading a book?

When have I faced a similar dilemma??

which of the following BEST explains the relationship between ethics and the law

behaviors can be unethical yet legal

Which of the following is the BEST example of why a therapist should consult with a supervisor, peer, or colleague?

the consultant could provide insight into the dilemma that the therapist has not thought of previously