Marti’s friend is considering psychological therapy for depression. Marti would like her friend to take full advantage of her right to informed consent. List the things that Marti’s friend is entitled to know upon entering therapy.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Marti’s friend is entitled to know what will happen during the therapy sessions; what is expected of her; the potential outcomes of therapy; the experience and expertise of the therapist with a anxiety disorders; and, finally, alternative choices to treatment.
Learning Objective: 16.3 Discuss the ethical and legal considerations for mental health professionals and individuals seeking psychological treatment
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: The Ethical and Legal Aspects of the Initial Contract for Treatment
Difficulty Level: Hard
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