NAADAC Code of Ethics Exam Questions & Answers, 100% coverage. Rated A Code of Ethics: Covers what 10 topics: - ✔✔-1. Counseling relationship 2. Evaluation, assessmen

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NAADAC Code of Ethics Exam Questions & Answers, 100% coverage. Rated A Code of Ethics: Covers what 10 topics: - ✔✔-1. Counseling relationship 2. Evaluation, assessment & interpretation of cl... ient data 3. Confidentiality/privileged communication, privacy 4. Professional responsibility 5. Working in culturally diverse world 6. Workplace standards 7. Supervision & consultation 8. Resolving Ethical issues 9. Communication & published works 10. Policy and political involvement Ethics = - ✔✔-- standards that govern the conduct of the person. - "human reflecting self-consciously on the act of being a moral being." Considerations in making ethical decisions (17): - ✔✔-1. Autonomy. 2. Obedience. 3. conscientious refusal. 4. beneficience. 5. gratitude. 6. competence. 7. Justice. 8. Stewardship. 9. Honesty and candor. 10. Fidelity. 11. Loyalty. 12. Diligence. 13. Discretion. 14. Self-improvement. 15. Non-malfeasance. 16. Restitution. 17. Self-interest. Considerations in making ethical decisions: AUTONOMY = - ✔✔-To allow others the freedom to choose their own destiny Considerations in making ethical decisions: OBEDIENCE: - ✔✔-The responsibility to observe and obey legal and ethical directives Considerations in making ethical decisions: CONSCIENTIOUS REFUSAL - ✔✔-The responsibility to refuse to carry out directives that are illegal and/or unethical Considerations in making ethical decisions: BENEFICENCE: - ✔✔-To help others Considerations in making ethical decisions: GRATITUDE: - ✔✔-To pass along the good that we receive to others Considerations in making ethical decisions: COMPETENCE: - ✔✔-To possess the necessary skills and knowledge to treat the clientele in a chosen discipline and to remain current with the treatment modalities, theories and techniques. Considerations in making ethical decisions: JUSTICE - ✔✔-Fair and equal treatment, to treat others in a just manner. Considerations in making ethical decisions: STEWARDSHIP - ✔✔-To use available resources in a judicious and conscientious manner, to give back. Considerations in making ethical decisions: HONESTY AND CANDOR - ✔✔-Tell the truth in all dealing with clients, colleagues, business associates and the community Considerations in making ethical decisions: FIDELITY - ✔✔-To be true to your word, keeping promises and commitments Considerations in making ethical decisions: LOYALTY - ✔✔-The responsibility to not abandon those with whom you work. Considerations in making ethical decisions: DILIGENCE: - ✔✔-To work hard in the chosen profession, to be mindful, careful and thorough in the services delivered Considerations in making ethical decisions: DISCRETION: - ✔✔-Use of good judgement, honoring confidentiality and the privacy of others Considerations in making ethical decisions: SELF-IMPROVEMENT: - ✔✔-To work on professional and personal growth to be the best you can be Considerations in making ethical decisions: NON-MALFEASANCE - ✔✔-Do no harm to the interests of the client Considerations in making ethical decisions: RESTITUTION - ✔✔-When necessary, make amends to those who have been harmed or injured Considerations in making ethical decisions: SELF-INTEREST: - ✔✔-To protect yourself and your personal interests I. Counseling relationship - ✔✔-= safeguarding integrity of counseling relationship to ensure services that are most beneficial by providing services or referral. - specific legal obligations may supersede loyalty to clients. I. Counseling relationship: Standard 1: CLIENT WELFARE: # 1 of 4: LIFE IMPROVEMENT: - ✔✔-= professional supports actions that assist client in better quality of life, greater freedom & independence I. Counseling relationship: Standard 1: CLIENT WELFARE: #2 of 4: CLIENT AUTONOMY: - ✔✔-= professional support clients in doing what they can for themselves. Will not insist on pursuing goals w/o incorporating what clients perceives as good, necessary I. Counseling relationship: Standard 1: CLIENT WELFARE: #3 of 4: PERSONALIZED TX: - ✔✔-= Prof will take action to relieve the unique suffering, and actions will be uniquely suited to the individual, not by universal prescription I. Counseling relationship: Standard 1: CLIENT WELFARE: #4 of 4: Equal service regardless of pay: - ✔✔-= Services will be provided equally regardless of clients paying reduced fee, full fee or waived fees. I. Counseling relationship: 5 STANDARDS = - ✔✔-1. CLIENT WELFARE 2. CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION 3. DUAL RELATIONSHIPS 4. GROUP STANDARDS 5. PREVENTING HARM I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION = - ✔✔-- Client has fundamental human right to selfdetermination & making decisions in their own best interest - Counselor must provide clear information about probable effectiveness & costs of care to allow informed decision. - Must be specially mindful in "fiduciary" relationships where special trust is given the pro due to client's inability to judge competence. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #1 of 11: Complete disclosure - ✔✔-Pro must provide complete, accurate info re: extent of relationship, including Code of Ethics, & documentation re: professional loyalties & responsibilitoies I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #2 of 11: info re: TX effectiveness - ✔✔-Pro must provide accurate info on efficacy of TX, and referral options available I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #3 of 11: termination of service - ✔✔-Pro will terminate services when no longer required or in client's best interest I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #4 of 11: avoid abandonment - ✔✔-- Pro will take reasonable steps to avoid abandoning clients who need services. - Referrals will be made after considering how to minimize adverse effects. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #5 of 11: When services are not effective for specific client.... - ✔✔-- There may be clients with whom pro cannot work effectively. - In such cases, make arrangements for consultation, co-therapy, or referral. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #6 of 11: termination for non-payment - ✔✔-- termination possible for nonpayment IF contractual arrangements have been made clear to client & if client does not pose imminent danger to self/others - Pro will document discussion of consequences of non-payment with client I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #7 of 11: When client has inability to pay - ✔✔-- when Pro must refuse service due to inability to pay, must attempt to identify other care options. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #8 of 11: when client's needs are beyond Pro's scope of practice - ✔✔-- Pro will refer client to appropriate resource for TX of mental, spiritual, physical, or chemical impairment. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #9 of 11: foster self-sufficiency - ✔✔-- Pro will foster self-sufficiency in clients, students, employees and supervisors, to manifest mature, independent functioning 1. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #10 of 11: Informed Consent - ✔✔-- Pro understands client right to be informed re: TX - must be in clear, understandable language to client/guardian - must present purpose of services, risks related to service, limits of services due to 3rd party payer, relevant costs, reasonable alternatives, client's right to refuse services - if services via telephone/web: limits and risks must be disclosed I. Counseling relationship: Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: #11 of 11: Disclosure of confidentiality - ✔✔-- Clients must be provided statement of full disclosure re: confidentiality if/when working with person in training (supervisee). Consent to treat will outline boundaries of client-supervisee relationship, supervisee's training status and confidentiality issues. - clients can opt to refuse services by training as determined by agency policies. - disclosure forms will provide info about grievance procedures. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #1 OF 11: Maintain non-exploitative relationships: - ✔✔-= due to power differential, pro will not exploit relationships for personal gain, including social or business relationships I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #2 OF 11: Conflict of interest & gifts - ✔✔-= avoids situations that could be interpreted as conflict of interest. No gifts from clients, unless it causes irreparable harm to others. Gifts over $25 are never permitted I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #3 of 11: Do not engage in dual relationships - ✔✔--Pro will not form pro relationships w/ family members, friends, close associations or others whose welfare might be jeopardized by dual relationship I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #4 of 11: Sex & clients - ✔✔-No sex with current or former clients under any circumstances! I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #5 of 11: Past romantic involvements - ✔✔-Pro will not accept client with whom they've engaged in romantic or sexual relationships. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #6 of 11: Requests outside treatment - ✔✔-- Pro will not request any action that doesn't pertain to treatment (e.g.: giving testimonials or participating in interviews) I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #7 of 11: when Dual Relationships are inevitable - ✔✔-When dual relationships are inevitable (e.g.: in rural areas), pro will take steps to distinguish counseling relationship with other interactions. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #8 of 11: When Pro is working in other capacity - ✔✔-When pro works for dept of corrections, military, an HMO, or client's employer: obligations to external organizations/ individuals will be disclosed prior to delivering service I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #9 of 11: handling referrals from criminal justice system - ✔✔-Due to increased role of criminal justice system making referrals: pro will strive to REMOVE COERCIVE ELEMENTS from such referrals ASAP to encourage TX and recovery process I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #10 of 11: client self-sufficiency - ✔✔-Pro encourages self-sufficiency of clients in making daily choices related to recovery & self-care I. Counseling relationship: Standard #3: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS: #11 of 11: Respecting clients Personal beliefs - ✔✔-Pro will avoid action that imposes on other's acceptance of their religious/spiritual, political and other personal beliefs, while encouraging participation in recovery support groups I. Counseling relationship: Standard #4: GROUP STANDARDS: #1 of 2: confidentiality in groups - ✔✔-In each group, Pro and clients will establish confidentiality guidelines. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #4: GROUP STANDARDS: #2 of 2: Matching client to group - ✔✔-To degree possible, Pro will match clients to group to meet similar needs/goals. I. Counseling relationship: Standard #5: PREVENTING HARM = - ✔✔-Obligation of Pro to consider whether decisions/actions have potential to produce harm of physical, pschol, financial, legal or spiritual nature before implementation - If harm done, Pro admits it, takes action to repair, ameliorate harm except when it might cause greater harm I. Counseling relationship: Standard #5: PREVENTING HARM: #1 of 7: Coersive methods - ✔✔-Pro will refrain from methods considered coercive, e.g.: threats, negative labeling, attempts to provoke shame or humiliation I. Counseling relationship: Standard #5: PREVENTING HARM: #2 of 7: Treatment planning - ✔✔-TX Plan is developed through negotiation with client, with client's input re: identified issues/ need, goals of treatment, means of reaching TX goals I. Counseling relationship: Standard #5: PREVENTING HARM: #3 of 7: Requests of client - ✔✔--Pro will not make requests of client outside of agreed TX plan. -At beginning of each session, client informed of intent of session - Collaboration btn client/ Pro maintained as much as possible I. Counseling relationship: Standard #5: PREVENTING HARM: #4 of 7: When client not benefiting... - ✔✔-Pro will terminate counseling relationship when its reasonably clear that client isn't benefiting from exchange I. Counseling relationship: Standard #5: PREVENTING HARM: #5 of 7: Obligation to protect... - ✔✔--Pro is obligated to protect individuals, institutions and profession from harm by others. - Pro assumes ethical obligation to report harmful activities of others to competent authorities I. Counseling relationship: Standard #5: PREVENTING HARM: #6 of 7: Use of Review Boards in case of research projects - ✔✔--Pro will defer to Review Board to ensure research protocol is free of coercion, that informed consent process is followed - confidentiality, deceptive practices are avoided except when essential to research protocol & approved by Review Board I. Counseling relationship: Standard #5: PREVENTING HARM [Show More]

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