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Section 7B: p. 383-449 Flashcards

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What is the difference between laws and ethics? (Section 7, p. 383)

ROBINSON article

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Laws are based on the minimum standards tolerated by society. Ethics are based on the ideal standards expected by professionals.

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What is often seen as the primary means of protecting the self-determination and self-governing rights of clients? (Section 7, p. 383)

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Informed consent.

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There are 3 factors that are required for clients to make informed consent. What are these 3 factors? (Section 7, p. 386)

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Voluntarily - consent must be provided without pressure or coercion or powerful incentives.
Knowingly - counsellors must fully disclose information to clients so they are able to make an informed choice (including third party involvement).
Intelligently - clients must have the ABILITY to comprehend the conditions of consent.

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When should clients be informed of their rights and responsibilities? (Section 7, p. 391)

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It is good practice to inform clients of their rights and responsibilities BEFORE entering into a counselling relationship.

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What are some of the benefits of engaging a client in the informed consent process? (Section 7, p. 391 and 402).

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  • Clients will feel more valued and respected for.
  • Counsellors are viewed as more trustworthy, which can contribute to the therapeutic alliance, as well as counselling outcomes.
  • By engaging the client in the process, it can also remove the power differenetial that exists between a client and counsellor.
  • Promotes client autonomy and well-being (they can make an informed choice after hearing the risks and benefits).
  • Minimizes risk for exploitation.
  • Ensures the client comprehends the counselling process, as well as their rights.
  • Protects the client (and the counsellor).
  • Can create a sense of “we-ness”
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True or False: Informed consent is a discrete, one-time process that occurs at the beginning of the counselling relationship. (Section 7, p. 392).

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False. Informed consent should be ONGOING and renegotiated throughout the counselling relationship.

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In the practical procedural framework, what is the difference between a continuous model of informed consent and an event model of informed consent? (Section 7, p. 393).

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Continuous model - consent is a process (ongoing and collaborative); includes the idea of MUTUAL MONITORING: encourages each part to be sensitive to and monitor factors that may influence each other at any given time

Event model - consent is an occurrence (one time event) (most widely used by counsellors)

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Zuckerman (2008) offers 5 paths to informed consent (which are intended to structure and guide client-counsellor conversations during the informed consent process). What are these paths? (Section 7, p. 393).

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  1. Client information brochure
  2. A question list to guide discussions
  3. A summary of clients’s rights
  4. An overview of elements and options in psychotherapy contracts.
  5. Consent forms for treatment and other services that are tailored to various client populations.
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Counsellors do not always inform their clients of possible risks. Why might counsellors refrain from doing so? (Section 7, p. 394).

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  • They may not appreciate the nature and severity of the risks.
  • They may not want to contribute to client anxiety.
  • They may believe the clients will not understand the risks (and if they do understand the risks, this may deter them from engaging further in counselling).
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What are some reasons why counsellors may not inform clients of alternative treatment options? (Section 7, p. 394)

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  • They may not be aware of additional treatment options.
  • They may fear they will lose clients if they cannot offer the alternative treatment options.
  • They may not want to complicate the decision making process for clients who are already distressed.
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Informed consent is a process, not a ______________. (Section 7, p. 394)

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Informed consent is a process, not a FORM. (Side note: a written consent form should always be accompanied by an ongoing verbal discussion of consent. The signed consent form will serve NO purpose if the client does not understand what they are consenting to).

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Informed consent can be described as a process which includes 5 steps. What are these 5 steps to assist counsellors in obtaining informed consent? (Section 7, p. 395-398)

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Fit, Define Problem, Goals, Treatment, Follow up.

  1. Counsellor and client will decide whether their is a mutual sense of “fit” to work comfortably with one another.
  2. Once they have decided to enter the counselling relationship, they will define the problem.
  3. Reach consensus on treatment goals.
  4. Discuss with the client the treatment approach to help them reach their goal (should include the nature, purpose, risks/benefits of treatment, and alternative treatments).
  5. Follow up (continue to inform client throughout the counselling process).
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What is considered the best practice in relation to informed consent? (Section 7, p. 402)

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  • Consent should be an ongoing discussion
  • Consent should be in written form, in addition to verbal conversations
  • Consent should be an engaging PROCESS (not a discrete, one-time event).
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What is a reason why consent should be ongoing and renegotiated? (Section 7, p. 403)

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Issues, priorities, and goals tend to shift over time throughout the counselling process. Because information may change, the nature of counselling and treatment may change as well. New information may require new and updated consent.

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What are some situations where counsellors require informed consent from their clients? (Section 7, p. 404).

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  • Consent to treatment
  • Consent for release of information
  • Consent to have information shared with counsellor’s supervisor (or other 3rd parties)
  • If counselling sessions are being recorded for training purposes, consent is required.
  • If information is being shared to 3rd parties, and the client’s identity cannot be protected, consent is required.
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What are 5 ethical challenges related to e-counselling? (Section 7, p. 406)

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  1. Identifying which client concerns can be appropriately addressed via e-counselling.
  2. The greater risk of communication misunderstandings (not able to observe non-verbal behaviours).
  3. Maintaining professional boundaries
  4. Electronic privacy/security issues.
  5. The potential for counselling services to be interrupted due to technological problems.

SIDE NOTE: These concerns should be included in the informed consent process.

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True or False: Informed consent requires a written consent form, verbal consent, and documentation. (Section 7, p. 407).

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TRUE.

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What are some helpful tips for consent forms and the informed consent process? (Section 7, p. 409).

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  1. Forms should include simple language/avoid jargon
  2. Content of forms should be manageable (breadth and depth) - do not overwhelm the clients!
  3. Forms are intended to supplement the informed consent process, rather than replace it.
  4. Do not obtain the client’s signature until the consent process has been completed.
  5. Answer all of the questions a client may has before signing the consent form.
  6. The form must contain correct information.
  7. Do not obtain consent from someone under the influence.
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When might verbal consent be more appropriate than written consent? (Section 7, p. 412)

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When literacy, linguistic, disability, or other circumstances (such as cultural reasons) impede a written informed consent process.

*It may not be culturally appropriate to sign a consent form in some cases.

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What are the 6 criteria (Rozovsky, 2003) that must be met for consent to be valid? (Section 7, p. 414).

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  1. Clients must be legally competent to consent to treatment.
  2. Clients must possess the mental capacity to authorize care.
  3. Clients must receive a proper disclosure of information from the helping professional.
  4. Client authorization should be specific to the procedure to be performed.
  5. Clients should have an opportunity to ask questions and to receive understandable answers.
  6. Client authorization should be free of undue influence and coercion.
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Based on the Lugenbuhl v. Dowling case (1997), what are the two aspects to the proof of causation in a lack of informed consent case? (Section 7, p. 417)

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  1. The plaintiff must prove that the defendant’s breach of duty was a cause-in-fact of the claimed damages OR the defendant’s proper performance of their duty would have prevented the damages.
  2. The plaintiff must further prove that a reasonable patient in the plaintiff’s position would not have consented to the treatment or procedures had the material information and risks been disclosed.

Causation is established only if adequate disclosure reasonably would be expected to have caused a reasonable person to decline treatment.

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Describe the Schanczl v. Singh case (1987). Why is this important regarding informed consent? (Section 7, p. 423-424).

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The case: Legal responsibility was placed upon the physician to ensure the patient (whose first language differed from the physician) adequately understood the information provided by the physician in order to obtain consent. The patient did have an adequate understanding. The physician was liable for failure to disclose material risks to the patient.

Why is this important: The key to consent is communication - professional MUST ensure their clients understand the information provided.

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According to CAP, why is informed consent exercised? (Section 7, p. 438)

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To protect the integrity of the client and the psychologist’s professional relationship with the client. It is also a process through which permissions are obtained, boundaries are established, and professional rapport is built.

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Informed consent is identified most closely with what ethical principle? (Section 7, p. 438)

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Principle I: Respect for the dignity of persons and peoples.

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Who does informed consent protect? (Section 7, p. 439)

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The client and the psychologist.

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How does informed consent relate to Principle II: Responsible Caring? (Section 7, p. 438).

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Clients must be informed of risks and benefits of treatment. They should only proceed if the potential benefits outweigh the potential harms.

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Documenting whether a client provided full, limited, or no consent is optional. True or False. (Section 7, p. 446)

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False - everything MUST be documented!

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What can a psychologist do to ensure their client (whose first language differs from the psychologist) understands the informed consent process? (Section 7, p. 446)

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  • utilizing a translator or an interpreter
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According to CAP, what are some areas informed consent should cover? (Section 7, p. 442 and 446)

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  • purpose and nature of the activity
  • mutual responsibilities
  • confidentiality (protections and limitations)
  • benefits and risks
  • alternatives
  • likely consequences of non-action
  • option to refuse or withdraw at any time, without prejudice
  • period of time covered by consent
  • how to rescind consent
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If counselling a minor, a psychologist will need informed consent from their parents/legal guardians. They should also obtain _______ from the minor (Section 7, p. 446)

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Assent

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What will reduce the likelihood of a psychologist being found culpable for an ethical or legal violation? (Section 7, p. 387)

ROBINSON article

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Engaging clients appropriately in the informed consent process (including an exploration of the rights and responsibilities of both the client and counsellor)

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What are counsellors obligated to inform clients about? (Section 7, p. 388)

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  • the nature of counselling
  • limits, exclusions, and challenges to confidentiality
  • the rationale for the treatment approach
  • benefits and risks
  • alternatives
  • record keeping processes
  • fees
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What is the intention of informed consent? (Section 7, p. 389)

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To protect the client interests and to endorse the client’s right to self-direction in a professional relationship that promotes attainment of client-identified goals.

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What is the Nuremberg Declaration? (Section 7, p. 390)

What are the two ways that public is protected from healers? (historical perspective)

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A declaration that gave a new privileged position to consent, putting the control in the client’s hands. The Nuremberg Declaration emphasized that voluntary consent of the human subjects is absolutely essential in medical research and treatment.

Historical: Oversight (regulating the profession) and consent; consent was added during by Nuremberg Declaration

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What are some questions counsellors should ask themselves when engaging the client in the informed consent process? (Section 7, p. 398)

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  • Do I possess a sufficient understanding of why this person wants my help?
  • Do I know what the client expects, hopes, or fears from counselling?
  • Does my client understand the concepts of knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily, as they apply to informed consent?
  • Does the client truly understand the counselling approach I am intending to use?
  • Is the client truly aware of the risks/benefits
  • Is the client aware of alternatives?
  • When would it be appropriate to revisit/renegotiate informed consent?
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According to the CCPA Code of Ethics, under what circumstances should a counsellor tailor their informed consent forms/process? (Section 7, p. 410)

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  • when clients are children
  • when clients are persons with diminished capacity
  • what a dual relationship cannot be avoided
  • when computer applications are a component of counselling
  • when counselling services are delivered by phone, internet, etc.
  • when services are provided for the use of third parties
  • when clients participate in assessment
  • when clients participate in research
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(Adequate Disclosure of information)
Explain Canterbury v. Spence (Section 7, p. 415)

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Expectation that all information that a “reasonable person” would deem important to treatment decision making must be shared with a patient/client.

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Explain Reibl v. Hughes (Section 7, p. 415)

Adequate Disclosure of information

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Informed consent stated that physicians should consider “what the average prudent person, the reasonable person in the patient’s particular position, would agree to or not agree to, if all material and special risks of going ahead with the surgery or foregoing it were made known to him”

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Consent is based on a special relationship of trust often called a FIDUCIARY relationship; define this relationship

ROBINSON article

S7: p. 385

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Fiduciary relationship: a relationship founded on trust/confidence relied on by one person in the integrity and fidelity of another. A fiduciary has a duty to act primarily for the client’s benefit.

Informed consent = acting in your client’s best interest

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What are the main issues that need to be addressed in the consent process in order for client to make a truly informed decision? (3)

ROBINSON article

S7: p. 386

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1) Info about counsellor’s concept of problem (and alternative conceptions)
2) Info about alternative treatments
3) Specific consent (event model)

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What role to consent form play in the informed consent process?

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They SUPPLEMENT or AID the process of informed consent

They support treatment of the client
They protect the counsellor

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What are SMART Goals?

S7: p. 397

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Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant and Realistic
Trackable and Time-limited
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The Code of Ethics requires counsellors to obtain appropriately tailored informed consent under which of the following circumstances?

S7: p. 411

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  • clients are children
  • persons with diminished capacity
  • dual relationship cannot be avoided
  • computer applications are part of therapy
  • third parties will be involved
  • clients participate in assessment
  • clients participate in research
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How does Robinson describe informed consent with regards to coercision/involuntary clients?

p. 419

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All clients have the right to refuse servies:
children, adolesscents, court-mandated clients

For court-mandated clients, counesllors are not legally obligated to seek consent, but is helpful for rapport purposes

*non-court mandated clients should be treated with same respect as court- mandated clients

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What wave of psychology does multiculturalsim fall into?

ROBINSON article
p.420

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Multiculturalism is considered fourth force psychology (after psycho dynamic, behavioral, humanistic

*all counselling is inherently multicultural

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What does the CCPA code advise for client’s who may not be able to provide written consent?

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“if written consent is note appropriate due to culture, literacy, disability, or any other legit reason, counselors should record the oral response to the informed consent process and document reasons for it not being written

e.g. historical implications for indigenous clients signing forms

Similar in CPA Code of ethics

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What does the case Schznczl v Singh say about linguistic capacity to consent?

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Legal responsibility placed on physician to ensure patient, who’s first language wasn’t English adequately understood info provided regarding risks, benefits, etcs

Still not does not play out in reality for many non-native English speakers

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