Psychology Discussion Questions 19

Question Description

Complete all questions INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED with at least one citation per answer.

1. What is HIPAA? Why is it relevant to the practice of professional counseling? What does it require?

2. Define Informed Consent. How would you describe informed consent to a client? What does it include? When is it needed in the therapeutic relationship? What additional information would need to be in the informed consent when providing distance counseling? Refer to section H.2.a of the ACA Code of Ethics.

3. How would you explain a diagnosis to a client? Are there circumstances in which a diagnosis would not be appropriate to share with a client?