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When can a counselor disclose confidential information?
When can a counselor disclose confidential information?
- When the counselor wants to share interesting stories
- When it benefits the counselor
- When the client requests disclosure
- When there is clear and imminent danger to the client or others (correct)
What action must counselors take regarding maintaining records?
What action must counselors take regarding maintaining records?
- Maintain records in sufficient detail to track services rendered and comply with legal requirements (correct)
- Share records with other professionals for discussion
- Dispose of records in a public trash bin
- Delete records immediately after each session
What is required to conduct the informed consent process with children and persons with diminished capacity?
What is required to conduct the informed consent process with children and persons with diminished capacity?
- Consent from those legally appropriate to give consent (correct)
- Consent from the counselor's family
- Consent from all colleagues at work
- Consent from the counselor's supervisor
How should counselors handle the confidentiality of client information?
How should counselors handle the confidentiality of client information?
What is essential for counselors in terms of maintaining records?
What is essential for counselors in terms of maintaining records?
In what circumstances can a counselor disclose confidential matters?
In what circumstances can a counselor disclose confidential matters?
What is the primary concern when it comes to accessing counseling records?
What is the primary concern when it comes to accessing counseling records?
In the context of dual relationships, what kind of relationships should counselors avoid?
In the context of dual relationships, what kind of relationships should counselors avoid?
What is a key aspect of understanding diversity within counseling?
What is a key aspect of understanding diversity within counseling?
When is it appropriate for counselors to establish friendly relationships with former clients?
When is it appropriate for counselors to establish friendly relationships with former clients?
What are counselors' responsibilities regarding maintaining and disposing of counseling records?
What are counselors' responsibilities regarding maintaining and disposing of counseling records?
In what circumstances can information from counseling records be disclosed to others?
In what circumstances can information from counseling records be disclosed to others?
What is one of the obligations that counselors must clarify for the informed consent of clients?
What is one of the obligations that counselors must clarify for the informed consent of clients?
When advertising their services, how should counselors inform the public about their credentials?
When advertising their services, how should counselors inform the public about their credentials?
What should counselors do to limit discussions of client information obtained from a consulting relationship?
What should counselors do to limit discussions of client information obtained from a consulting relationship?
How should counselors handle written and oral reports in terms of protecting client identity?
How should counselors handle written and oral reports in terms of protecting client identity?
Before sharing information with other agencies, what should counselors ensure about these agencies?
Before sharing information with other agencies, what should counselors ensure about these agencies?
What is one key aspect of advertising services as private practitioners that counselors need to avoid?
What is one key aspect of advertising services as private practitioners that counselors need to avoid?
