Rules of Professional Conduct Flashcards
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An Oklahoma counselor publishes research findings based on data collected from clients without obtaining research-specific informed consent. This violates the ethical principle of:
Answer: Autonomy and informed consent for research participation
Research participation requires separate, specific informed consent beyond routine treatment consent. Using client data for research without specific research consent violates client autonomy and the ethical requirements for research with human subjects.
According to Oklahoma professional conduct rules, what must an Oklahoma LPC do if they become aware that a client is also receiving counseling from another mental health provider?
Answer: Coordinate with the other provider with appropriate client consent to avoid conflicting treatment approaches
When a client is seeing multiple mental health providers, the ethical and clinically appropriate response is to coordinate care with appropriate consent, avoiding conflicting treatment approaches that could confuse or harm the client.
An Oklahoma LPC who is experiencing severe personal stress that is affecting their clinical work is most ethically required to:
Answer: Take appropriate steps such as seeking personal counseling, consultation, or taking a leave of absence to address the impairment
Counselor impairment due to personal stress is an ethical issue. The ACA Code of Ethics requires counselors to monitor their own psychological health and take appropriate action when their condition affects their competence.
An Oklahoma LPC learns through a client disclosure that another counselor they know personally has been billing insurance for services not rendered. The LPC's ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Report the insurance fraud through appropriate channels while maintaining client confidentiality to the extent possible
Insurance fraud is both an ethical violation and a crime. The counselor has an obligation to report it through appropriate channels, while carefully navigating the confidentiality of the client's disclosure.
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Oklahoma's licensing board rules and the ACA Code of Ethics for an Oklahoma LPC?
Answer: Both apply, and when there is a conflict, the more protective or restrictive standard typically governs
Oklahoma LPCs are bound by both the ACA Code of Ethics and Oklahoma licensing board rules. When they conflict, the standard that best protects clients and the public should guide practice, which is often the more stringent standard.
An Oklahoma LPC ethically terminates services with a client who has become dangerous and threatening to the counselor. The counselor's termination process should include:
Answer: Proper documentation, notification, and provision of referral resources so the client is not abandoned
Even when terminating with a dangerous client, the counselor must follow ethical termination procedures including documentation, proper notification to the client, and providing referrals to ensure the client is not abandoned.