Ethical Problem-Solving and Confidentiality Flashcards
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A peer specialist works with someone who is unhoused and discloses committing a minor theft to obtain food. What is the ethically appropriate response?
Answer: Acknowledge the disclosure and focus on addressing the person's unmet needs
Minor self-serving illegal acts disclosed in confidence do not trigger mandatory reporting and should be met with empathy and needs assessment.
An ethical problem-solving model used in peer support typically begins with:
Answer: Identifying and clearly defining the ethical dilemma
Systematic ethical problem-solving starts with precisely identifying what the dilemma is before exploring options or acting.
When a person revokes their consent for information sharing, the peer specialist should:
Answer: Honor the revocation and stop sharing information going forward
People have the right to revoke consent at any time, and sharing must stop immediately upon revocation (with limited exceptions for already-disclosed information).
Which scenario best illustrates 'informed consent' in peer support services?
Answer: A person receives a full explanation of services, limits of confidentiality, and voluntarily agrees before services begin
Informed consent requires that the person understands what they are agreeing to, including confidentiality limits, before services begin.
A peer specialist discovers that a colleague is falsifying documentation. The ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Address it through appropriate reporting channels such as a supervisor or compliance officer
Falsified documentation harms persons served and violates professional ethics; reporting through proper channels is required.
A person asks a peer specialist to keep a secret before revealing information. The peer specialist should:
Answer: Explain that unconditional secrecy cannot be promised due to mandatory reporting obligations
Promising unconditional confidentiality is deceptive and unethical; the peer specialist must clarify limits before the disclosure is made.
Cultural humility in ethical peer support practice primarily means:
Answer: Recognizing and respecting cultural differences while checking one's own biases
Cultural humility involves ongoing self-reflection about one's own biases and a genuine openness to the person's unique cultural context.