Ethical Vignette
Title: Ethical Vignette
Abstract
In this paper I will discuss the ethical vignette as it deals with confidentiality and ethical dilemmas that counselor’s face. I will reflect on a video presentation as well as the North Carolina rules and regulation and the ACA Code of Ethics as it relates to confidentiality and ethics. I will explain why confidentiality is important and what the rules says about it. This will help me and others to become a better counselor.
Ethical Vignette
Summary
As I began to read and listen to the material that dealt with the Ethical vignette as it dealt with confidentiality and ethical dilemmas that counselor’s will deal with in their day to day work environment. The video presentation made me look at the types of decisions that have to be made and the thought process of making these decisions. Nellie the niece of the judge had good points on a lot of the cases that where presented to them and Joseph the Lawyer had some good points as well, but it all comes down to what is the right decision for the good of all. Making sure that no one is taking advantage of and everyone is protected by the law. This video presentation also helped me to see that even though you might think something is right you have to make sure that the law is clear on the matter to make sure that you as a counselor will a sound decision.
I next looked at my state board rules and regulation that apply to confidentially and ethics. The North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselor (NCBLPC) States that, “Protecting the confidentiality of clients’ information is a key component of the counseling profession’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice”. They also stated confidentiality is a right of all clients under the principles of autonomy, beneficence, and fidelity. In the state of North Carolina Rule (NCGS § 8-53.8) states that, “No person, duly licensed pursuant to Chapter 90, Article 24, of the General Statutes, shall be required to
Abstract
In this paper I will discuss the ethical vignette as it deals with confidentiality and ethical dilemmas that counselor’s face. I will reflect on a video presentation as well as the North Carolina rules and regulation and the ACA Code of Ethics as it relates to confidentiality and ethics. I will explain why confidentiality is important and what the rules says about it. This will help me and others to become a better counselor.
Ethical Vignette
Summary
As I began to read and listen to the material that dealt with the Ethical vignette as it dealt with confidentiality and ethical dilemmas that counselor’s will deal with in their day to day work environment. The video presentation made me look at the types of decisions that have to be made and the thought process of making these decisions. Nellie the niece of the judge had good points on a lot of the cases that where presented to them and Joseph the Lawyer had some good points as well, but it all comes down to what is the right decision for the good of all. Making sure that no one is taking advantage of and everyone is protected by the law. This video presentation also helped me to see that even though you might think something is right you have to make sure that the law is clear on the matter to make sure that you as a counselor will a sound decision.
I next looked at my state board rules and regulation that apply to confidentially and ethics. The North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselor (NCBLPC) States that, “Protecting the confidentiality of clients’ information is a key component of the counseling profession’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice”. They also stated confidentiality is a right of all clients under the principles of autonomy, beneficence, and fidelity. In the state of North Carolina Rule (NCGS § 8-53.8) states that, “No person, duly licensed pursuant to Chapter 90, Article 24, of the General Statutes, shall be required to