Informed Consent: Tarasoff vs. the Board of Regents of the University of California
Informed consent is the process in which a client voluntarily agree to a proposed treatment option. This is imperative because the client should always be aware of and understand the proposed treatment options. The advantages and disadvantages are made aware to the client as well as specific risks and alternatives. Informed consent derived from battery, which is when the touching of another person is unauthorized and both parties don’t agree on it. I believe that every person should have the right to determine what is to be done with their body and treatment that is offered to individuals. Not having informed consent violates a client’s personal rights and is dangerous for the client and the professional. A client also have the right to informed refusal which is when a client refuses to participate in all of or part of certain treatment plans. The professional should always explain the consequences of not completing said treatment plan so the client is fully aware of what the repercussions are. Clients have the right to refuse treatment and do so for many of reasons. Some refuse services because of fear, inconvenience, denial, or they simply can’t afford it. Both of informed consent and refusal are totally up to the client’s discretion and are able to make the decisions they want based on how they feel.
This week we had the chance to read about the decision of Tarasoff v. the Board of Regents of the University of California. This was a very interesting case and gave a lot of insight as to what we should expect in regards to confidentiality once we become professionals. In this paper I will discuss the decision of decision of Tarasoff v. the Board of Regents of the University of California. I will also explain how this case relates to the therapist-client relationship in regards to confidentiality. Finally, I will explain the process of informed consent and informed refusal. Confidentiality is a big of the part of client and therapist relationship and I hope this
This week we had the chance to read about the decision of Tarasoff v. the Board of Regents of the University of California. This was a very interesting case and gave a lot of insight as to what we should expect in regards to confidentiality once we become professionals. In this paper I will discuss the decision of decision of Tarasoff v. the Board of Regents of the University of California. I will also explain how this case relates to the therapist-client relationship in regards to confidentiality. Finally, I will explain the process of informed consent and informed refusal. Confidentiality is a big of the part of client and therapist relationship and I hope this