ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN COUNSELING Counselors‚ like all professionals‚ have ethical responsibilities and obligations. The counseling literature contains numerous references to ethics and the legal status of the counselor‚ but for a number of reasons ethical problems pose particularly difficult situations for people in the various helping professions. First‚ clear-cut‚ specific ethical codes that provide adequate guidelines for ethical behavior in the very wide range of situations encountered in
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Ethical considerations There are arguably many things to consider as I entered into the field of being a drug and alcohol counselor; yet the code of ethics in which were are sworn to me is of the utmost importance and one I take personally. First we bound to the nine principles that uphold the profession of counseling all of which could be further deduced to their own importance; yet accumulatively these are the principles that guide us in our work. They are as follows: 1) the counseling relationship
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7. Ethical considerations The counsellor ought to recognise that the intervention they do with the family has to serve the best interest of the child. This is guided by the child care act‚ which recognises a child as any person under the age of 18 years who ought to be protected (Jamieson & Lake‚ 2013). Ann is 14 years old‚ and is protected by this law. Moreover‚ counsellor should also acknowledge that a child over the age of 12 can give accent to participating in the intervention; this is an agreement
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Running head: COUNSELING MINORS: ETHICAL AND LEGAL 1 Counseling Minors: Ethical and Legal Issues Involved Alexandra Martin Walden University COUNSELING MINORS: ETHICAL AND LEGAL 2 Mental health counselors have many things to consider when working with clients. Providing services to clients comes with several expectations. Some of the factors which counselors must be aware of include: cultural differences‚ environmental influences‚ client
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Genetic counseling is the process that evaluates family history‚ ordering genetic test and evaluating medical records. Genetic counseling is a service that helps the people to translate scientific information into practical information. Genetic tests determine if there are gene-carrying traits or inherited disorders. Genetic tests done by testing small amount of body tissue or blood sample. The gene is made up of DNA sequence molecule‚ which is building blocks‚ the hereditary grouped in specific
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Evaluator’s ethical considerations The evaluator is supposed to observe ethical protocols involved with the participants during the evaluation process thus he or she is expected to be professional and objective in their conduct. Wilson and MacLean (2001:597) have defined ethical guidelines as the general principles and rules of moral behaviour. What to do when respondents are traumatized during the interview children deaths on the road is a sensitive topic‚ should there be a respondents who will
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Legal and Ethical Considerations in Employment Testing When an employer thinks about implementing employee-testing policies‚ ethical and legal issues should be considered. The employer should seek legal advice to ensure that the suggested policy or policies will not violate any employment laws; each state has their own regulations depending on the need and demographics of that state. The present day workforce includes a diverse working environment that brings together employees from different
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correctional counseling‚ or is currently practicing should fully understand the multitude of legal and ethical issues required in order to be an effective counselor. Understanding legal and ethical issues is necessary for several reasons. First‚ individuals in correctional institutions use litigation indeed‚ and it is prudent for counselors to fully understand the legal parameters they have to work with to avoid consequences or manipulation by their clients. Second‚ by understanding the legal and ethical
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Running head: LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS – TASK 1 Legal and Ethical Considerations – Task 1 Name Western Governors University Legal and Ethical Considerations – Task 1 A shadow chart is a partial copy of a patient’s medical history‚ kept by health care providers or departments for the sake of convenience. A shadow chart is not part of the official medical record. It is a working document where information can be added and removed as necessary to
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describe and discuss the unique considerations you may have to undertake as a counselor when working with the elderly client and how you would handle them. According to the text‚ the following are suggestions in offering mental health services to the elderly: A‚ Counselor shall have proper skills and training in counseling adults. Counselor shall assess their own attitude about quality of life. B‚ Be knowledge about the legal and ethical issues that may rise when working with the elderly; example
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