Ethics, Safety & Professional Conduct Flashcards
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Why is informed consent essential in hypnosis practice?
Answer: It ensures clients are aware and agree to the process
Informed consent ensures that clients understand the process and voluntarily agree to participate, protecting their autonomy.
Which of the following is a professional boundary in hypnosis practice?
Answer: Maintaining client confidentiality
Maintaining confidentiality is a core ethical obligation that builds client trust and aligns with professional standards.
When should a hypnotist refer a client to a licensed mental health professional?
Answer: When serious mental illness is disclosed
Hypnotists must refer clients when they present with serious psychological conditions beyond the hypnotist’s scope of practice.
What is the role of professional ethics in hypnosis?
Answer: To ensure safe and responsible practice
Ethical guidelines help protect clients and support professional behavior, trust, and integrity in the hypnotic relationship.
Which action is considered unethical in hypnosis sessions?
Answer: Guaranteeing specific results
Making guarantees of treatment outcomes is misleading and unethical since responses to hypnosis vary between clients.
What is a key component of ensuring client safety during hypnosis?
Answer: Monitoring client well-being throughout the session
Monitoring the client's mental and emotional state helps prevent adverse reactions and ensures the session remains safe.