Question ID #246: Which of the following accurately describes parental rights with
regard to reviewing the treatment records of a minor child who was seen by an MFT
with the consent of one or both parents?
Select one:
A.Only the parent who consented to treatment of the child has the right to review
treatment records.
B.Only the parent who is paying for treatment has the right to review treatment
records.
C.Only the custodial parent has the right to review treatment records.
D.Custodial and noncustodial parents have the right to review treatment records.
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, The correct answer is D.This issue is addressed in Family Code Section
3025. It states that "access to records and information pertaining to a minor
child ... shall not be denied to a parent because such a parent is not the
child's custodial parent." Note that this statement is somewhat vague since
"custodial parent" is not defined in this section or in the immediately
preceding sections of the Family Code, but it is routinely interpreted to
mean the parent with physical custody.
Question ID #270: You are asked by one of the parents in a custody case to offer an
opinion as to the best custody arrangement for the couple's 13 year-old child at an
upcoming hearing. The parent making the request believes you are the best person to
offer an opinion because you have been seeing the child in individual therapy since
the parents separated six months ago. You should ________________.
Select one:
A.agree to the request and make sure that you base your opinion on the best interests
of the child
B.agree to the request only if you believe you have sufficient information on which to
base an opinion
C.agree to the request only if both parents sign an authorization
D.refuse to do so
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The correct answer is D.This answer is most consistent with Principle 10.4 of
the CAMFT Code of Ethics, which requires MFTs to "avoid providing both
treatment and evaluations for the same clients or treatment units in legal
proceedings."
Question ID #199: A therapist named Jen has been seeing Robbie in therapy for
several months and he has just become an MFT associate at a clinic where Jen is a
supervisor for associates and trainees. Jen should _______________.
Select one:
A.refer Robbie to another therapist and do not supervise himIncorrect
,B.let Robbie decide whether he wants to be her supervisee or her client
C.act as both therapist and supervisor as long as she discusses the potential risks of
doing so with Robbie
D.continue seeing Robbie as a client and have him receive supervision from another
supervisor
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The correct answer is D.Being both therapist and supervisor would create
an unacceptable dual relationship since the knowledge Jen has acquired
about Robbie in therapy could reduce the objectivity as a supervisor.
Question ID #281: "Privilege" ____________________.
Select one:
A.is a legal requirement designed to protect confidential client information from
being disclosed to anyone not directly involved in a client's case
B.is a legal requirement designed to protect confidential client information from being
disclosed in a legal proceeding
C.is an ethical requirement designed to protect client information from being
disclosed except when disclosure is legally required
D.is both a legal and an ethical requirement designed to protect client information
from being disclosed except under certain circumstances
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The correct answer is B.Privilege is a legal term that refers to a client's right
not to have confidential information revealed in a legal proceeding without
the permission of the client or their legal representative. It refers to the
"psychotherapist-patient privilege" which is established by EC Section 1014
and includes LMFTs and MFT trainees and associates as "psychotherapists."
Question ID #187: A 15 year-old client is being stalked. She begs you not to tell her
parents because she is afraid they will be mad and think she somehow provoked the
, stalking. You should _________________.
Select one:
A.report to child protective services
B.report to child protective services and call her parents
C.assess further to determine the action that's in the client's best interests
D.maintain confidentiality
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The correct answer is C.Since stalking is a crime, but doesn't constitute
child abuse, it is not absolutely clear what you should do. However,
Evidence Code Section 1027 provides an exception to the psychotherapist-
patient privilege when a client under the age of 16 has been the victim of a
crime and is also routinely used to justify a breach of confidentiality outside
a legal proceeding when it's in the patient's best interests to do so.
Appropriate actions might include calling the client's parents and/or the
police.
Question ID #270: You are asked by one of the parents in a custody case to offer an
opinion as to the best custody arrangement for the couple's 13 year-old child at an
upcoming hearing. The parent making the request believes you are the best person to
offer an opinion because you have been seeing the child in individual therapy since
the parents separated six months ago. You should ________________.
Select one:
A.agree to the request and make sure that you base your opinion on the best interests
of the child
B.agree to the request only if you believe you have sufficient information on which to
base an opinionIncorrect
C.agree to the request only if both parents sign an authorization
D.refuse to do so
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regard to reviewing the treatment records of a minor child who was seen by an MFT
with the consent of one or both parents?
Select one:
A.Only the parent who consented to treatment of the child has the right to review
treatment records.
B.Only the parent who is paying for treatment has the right to review treatment
records.
C.Only the custodial parent has the right to review treatment records.
D.Custodial and noncustodial parents have the right to review treatment records.
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, The correct answer is D.This issue is addressed in Family Code Section
3025. It states that "access to records and information pertaining to a minor
child ... shall not be denied to a parent because such a parent is not the
child's custodial parent." Note that this statement is somewhat vague since
"custodial parent" is not defined in this section or in the immediately
preceding sections of the Family Code, but it is routinely interpreted to
mean the parent with physical custody.
Question ID #270: You are asked by one of the parents in a custody case to offer an
opinion as to the best custody arrangement for the couple's 13 year-old child at an
upcoming hearing. The parent making the request believes you are the best person to
offer an opinion because you have been seeing the child in individual therapy since
the parents separated six months ago. You should ________________.
Select one:
A.agree to the request and make sure that you base your opinion on the best interests
of the child
B.agree to the request only if you believe you have sufficient information on which to
base an opinion
C.agree to the request only if both parents sign an authorization
D.refuse to do so
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The correct answer is D.This answer is most consistent with Principle 10.4 of
the CAMFT Code of Ethics, which requires MFTs to "avoid providing both
treatment and evaluations for the same clients or treatment units in legal
proceedings."
Question ID #199: A therapist named Jen has been seeing Robbie in therapy for
several months and he has just become an MFT associate at a clinic where Jen is a
supervisor for associates and trainees. Jen should _______________.
Select one:
A.refer Robbie to another therapist and do not supervise himIncorrect
,B.let Robbie decide whether he wants to be her supervisee or her client
C.act as both therapist and supervisor as long as she discusses the potential risks of
doing so with Robbie
D.continue seeing Robbie as a client and have him receive supervision from another
supervisor
Give this one a try later!
The correct answer is D.Being both therapist and supervisor would create
an unacceptable dual relationship since the knowledge Jen has acquired
about Robbie in therapy could reduce the objectivity as a supervisor.
Question ID #281: "Privilege" ____________________.
Select one:
A.is a legal requirement designed to protect confidential client information from
being disclosed to anyone not directly involved in a client's case
B.is a legal requirement designed to protect confidential client information from being
disclosed in a legal proceeding
C.is an ethical requirement designed to protect client information from being
disclosed except when disclosure is legally required
D.is both a legal and an ethical requirement designed to protect client information
from being disclosed except under certain circumstances
Give this one a try later!
The correct answer is B.Privilege is a legal term that refers to a client's right
not to have confidential information revealed in a legal proceeding without
the permission of the client or their legal representative. It refers to the
"psychotherapist-patient privilege" which is established by EC Section 1014
and includes LMFTs and MFT trainees and associates as "psychotherapists."
Question ID #187: A 15 year-old client is being stalked. She begs you not to tell her
parents because she is afraid they will be mad and think she somehow provoked the
, stalking. You should _________________.
Select one:
A.report to child protective services
B.report to child protective services and call her parents
C.assess further to determine the action that's in the client's best interests
D.maintain confidentiality
Give this one a try later!
The correct answer is C.Since stalking is a crime, but doesn't constitute
child abuse, it is not absolutely clear what you should do. However,
Evidence Code Section 1027 provides an exception to the psychotherapist-
patient privilege when a client under the age of 16 has been the victim of a
crime and is also routinely used to justify a breach of confidentiality outside
a legal proceeding when it's in the patient's best interests to do so.
Appropriate actions might include calling the client's parents and/or the
police.
Question ID #270: You are asked by one of the parents in a custody case to offer an
opinion as to the best custody arrangement for the couple's 13 year-old child at an
upcoming hearing. The parent making the request believes you are the best person to
offer an opinion because you have been seeing the child in individual therapy since
the parents separated six months ago. You should ________________.
Select one:
A.agree to the request and make sure that you base your opinion on the best interests
of the child
B.agree to the request only if you believe you have sufficient information on which to
base an opinionIncorrect
C.agree to the request only if both parents sign an authorization
D.refuse to do so
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