This collaboration could potentially be critical in understanding the level of risk. If I have any doubts about the level of my competency I would consider a professional collaboration over a referral. A client may need to be referred to a physician for a medication evaluation in some cases, and collaboration as well as a referral may become necessary. This can be addressed if a client denies suicidal intent, yet shows evidence of serious depression, as a counselor I would ask further questions possibly make a referral for further evaluation. A counselor can participate in and contribute to decisions that affect the well-being of clients by drawing on the perspectives, values, and experiences of the counseling profession and those of
This collaboration could potentially be critical in understanding the level of risk. If I have any doubts about the level of my competency I would consider a professional collaboration over a referral. A client may need to be referred to a physician for a medication evaluation in some cases, and collaboration as well as a referral may become necessary. This can be addressed if a client denies suicidal intent, yet shows evidence of serious depression, as a counselor I would ask further questions possibly make a referral for further evaluation. A counselor can participate in and contribute to decisions that affect the well-being of clients by drawing on the perspectives, values, and experiences of the counseling profession and those of