To reduce liability and enhance clinical effectiveness, it is essential to document a
high standard of clinical practice. Which of the following strategies should be
incorporated into practice?
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Documentation of thorough assessments, validation of diagnoses, and
clear and specific treatment goals and objectives.
Documentation of clear descriptions of interventions used and client
responses to the interventions.
Documentation that distinguishes clients from applicants, collaterals, and
customers.
an element of professional malpractice?
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, In cases that allege professional negligence, lawyers and courts of law use
several criteria to determine whether a practitioner engaged in professional
malpractice. Standard negligence theory requires evidence that the
practitioner owed a duty to the client; the practitioner breached (violated)
that duty; the client suffered some kind of harm or injury (i.e., emotional,
physical, financial); and there is evidence that the practitioner's conduct
caused the injury (known as proximate cause).
In California, which of the following is an exception to psychotherapist-patient
privilege?
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If a client's mental or emotional condition is such that she is a danger to
self, others, or the property of others.
When must California LCSWs disclose their fees?
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Prior to the commencement of treatment.
When counseling families, couples, or groups, a therapist has an ethical responsibility
to...
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... seek agreement among the parties involved concerning their obligation
to preserve each individual's right to confidentiality and to acknowledge
, the therapist's inability to guarantee that all participants will honor such
agreements.
California courts protect clients who have suffered sexual violation by a therapist and
help them to seek a monetary remedy. Civil Code Section 43.93 allows for...
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...civil action (a malpractice action seeking to recover money) against a
psychotherapist who has had sex with a client during the course of therapy,
or within two years following termination of therapy, or by means of
deception.
It is the responsibility of every California licensed psychotherapist to...
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... be familiar with and to give a copy of the brochure "Professional Therapy
Never Includes Sex" to clients who report sexual activity with a prior
therapist
Ethical decision making is a process that is often complex
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Consider professional values, principles, and standards detailed in
psychotherapists' professional code of ethics.
Consider how the issues would be judged if reviewed by peers and
forensic experts.
Consider state laws and regulations, case law, and employer policies and
procedures. LCSWs and LMFTs have a therapeutic duty to diagnose
accurately and appropriately when practicing psychotherapy. The duty to
, diagnose does not apply to the provision of social services, which are
something other than psychotherapy.
To manage termination of treatment safely...
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...Develop a systematic plan for terminating a client and document this plan.
Assess the client's mental status and sense of self to determine whether
termination is likely to enhance the client's process or to cause harm.
Discuss with the client the process of termination, its possible impact on the
client's process, and the feelings that may be experienced as a result of
termination.
In the Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act, "elder" is defined as which of
the following?
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A person residing in this state (California) who is age 65 or older.
According to California law, an LCSW may not have sexual relations with a former
client...
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For a period of two years following termination from therapy.
high standard of clinical practice. Which of the following strategies should be
incorporated into practice?
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Documentation of thorough assessments, validation of diagnoses, and
clear and specific treatment goals and objectives.
Documentation of clear descriptions of interventions used and client
responses to the interventions.
Documentation that distinguishes clients from applicants, collaterals, and
customers.
an element of professional malpractice?
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, In cases that allege professional negligence, lawyers and courts of law use
several criteria to determine whether a practitioner engaged in professional
malpractice. Standard negligence theory requires evidence that the
practitioner owed a duty to the client; the practitioner breached (violated)
that duty; the client suffered some kind of harm or injury (i.e., emotional,
physical, financial); and there is evidence that the practitioner's conduct
caused the injury (known as proximate cause).
In California, which of the following is an exception to psychotherapist-patient
privilege?
Give this one a try later!
If a client's mental or emotional condition is such that she is a danger to
self, others, or the property of others.
When must California LCSWs disclose their fees?
Give this one a try later!
Prior to the commencement of treatment.
When counseling families, couples, or groups, a therapist has an ethical responsibility
to...
Give this one a try later!
... seek agreement among the parties involved concerning their obligation
to preserve each individual's right to confidentiality and to acknowledge
, the therapist's inability to guarantee that all participants will honor such
agreements.
California courts protect clients who have suffered sexual violation by a therapist and
help them to seek a monetary remedy. Civil Code Section 43.93 allows for...
Give this one a try later!
...civil action (a malpractice action seeking to recover money) against a
psychotherapist who has had sex with a client during the course of therapy,
or within two years following termination of therapy, or by means of
deception.
It is the responsibility of every California licensed psychotherapist to...
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... be familiar with and to give a copy of the brochure "Professional Therapy
Never Includes Sex" to clients who report sexual activity with a prior
therapist
Ethical decision making is a process that is often complex
Give this one a try later!
Consider professional values, principles, and standards detailed in
psychotherapists' professional code of ethics.
Consider how the issues would be judged if reviewed by peers and
forensic experts.
Consider state laws and regulations, case law, and employer policies and
procedures. LCSWs and LMFTs have a therapeutic duty to diagnose
accurately and appropriately when practicing psychotherapy. The duty to
, diagnose does not apply to the provision of social services, which are
something other than psychotherapy.
To manage termination of treatment safely...
Give this one a try later!
...Develop a systematic plan for terminating a client and document this plan.
Assess the client's mental status and sense of self to determine whether
termination is likely to enhance the client's process or to cause harm.
Discuss with the client the process of termination, its possible impact on the
client's process, and the feelings that may be experienced as a result of
termination.
In the Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act, "elder" is defined as which of
the following?
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A person residing in this state (California) who is age 65 or older.
According to California law, an LCSW may not have sexual relations with a former
client...
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For a period of two years following termination from therapy.
