CA LCSW LAW & ETHICS LEGAL VS ETHICAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Ethical? YES: Understand cultural factors affecting clinical issues


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Diversity




Legal? YES: Maintain sound records for 7 years or until minor is 25; Keep records
locked and secure; Comply with record requests appropriately; Never alter records


Ethical? YES: Maintain sound records; Do not withhold for lack of payment; Protect
client records


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Records

, Legal? YES: Mandated report if reasonable suspicion


Ethical? NO: But BBS likes you to process need to report with client


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Child Abuse




Ethical? YES: Support when compromised; Do not see a client who is being treated
by another therapist; Do not solicit clients from other therapists


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Issues with Other Therapists




Legal? YES: Legally, therapist must provide care that meets standards


Ethical? NO: But ethical standards contribute to Standard of Care


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Standard of Care




Legal? YES: Comply with HIPAA when electronically communicating with third-party
payers


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