Dr. Jones is employed to perform psychotherapy services for a large metropolitan hospital district. Although she works for a small unit within the district, she recognizes that ultimately the hospital management has decision making authority over her work. One of her clients that she has been seeing for depression has been involved in a three-year custody litigation with her son’s father. Dr. Jones has received an order from the judge in her client’s case demanding that Dr. Jones turn over all her psychotherapy notes to her client’s ex-husband’s attorney. Using the six-step model of ethical decision-making, discuss Dr. Jones’ ethical dilemma, and how she should resolve it.
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will include the following:
a. A description of the six-step ethical decision making model
b. Recognize the issues of confidentiality and privilege in turning over the notes
c. Discussion related to the role of the hospital management in making the decision whether to turn over the notes or not
d. Recognize the elements of conflict between law and the ethics code.
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