Informed Consent for Court Mandated Services
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What is one situation that may prompt the need to revisit informed consent?

  • Client's favorite hobbies
  • Changes in client's capacity to make decisions (correct)
  • Psychologist's personal beliefs
  • Psychologist's vacation plans
  • How should psychologists handle a client rescinding their consent?

  • Collaborate with the client to ensure continuity of care (correct)
  • Terminate the therapeutic relationship immediately
  • Inform third parties without consulting the client
  • Ignore the client's decision
  • When might psychologists require clients to rescind their consent in writing?

  • When a client requests it
  • In all contexts (correct)
  • When needing to update billing practices
  • When changing their office location
  • What does decision-making capacity refer to?

    <p>The client's ability to understand a situation and identify required decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the psychologist's responsibility after a client rescinds consent?

    <p>Determine resources for continuity of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do psychologists generally view an adult client's capacity to provide consent?

    <p>They assume the client is capable unless proven otherwise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may indicate that a client has reduced capacity to provide consent?

    <p>Not appearing to understand the information or appreciate consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario might psychologists advise clients to seek legal consultation regarding Court-requested services?

    <p>When the client shows signs of reduced capacity to consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some reasons for reduced capacity to consent mentioned in the text?

    <p>Impairment, cognitive decline, intellectual disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended in the text to assist individuals with reduced capacity in making decisions?

    <p>Use of different formats, communication aids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In collaborative environments, what should clients be made aware of regarding their psychological information?

    <p>Who will have access to the information and under what circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should psychologists consider when determining what client information to share in collaborative settings?

    <p>Enabling legislation and professional judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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