The ACA Code of Ethics is a set of standards for professional helpers to follow. The Code “reflects the counseling profession’s understanding of the responsibilities inherent in the covenantal relationship with society” (Ponton & Duba‚ 2009). This Code is a set of standards to basically keep everyone on the same page when working with clients. Upon reading the Code‚ I was intrigued with the Bartering component found in section A.10.d. I did not realize that bartering was allowed at such a professional
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Ethics in Group Counseling Abstract This essay provides information about ethics‚ as defined and regulated in the practice of counseling or therapy sessions. Furthermore‚ this essay looks closely at the intricacies of ethical issues in counseling and group therapies and how these compare to the ethical issues in individual therapies. It also touches on the importance of co-leadership in group therapies and the dynamics of the relationship between the leader and the co-leader. This essay
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All nurses and midwives have to comply with the legislation relating to confidentiality. Data Protection Act came into place in 1998‚ the purpose of the Act is to protect individuals by how data is controlled‚ store‚ obtained and disclosed. Data Protection Act is designed to make sure and put in place what personal information may or may not be shared and also what can be with the information. Confidentiality has been described as central to preserving the human dignity of patients. All nurses and
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The code: Standards of conduct‚ performance and ethics for nurses and midwives’ (2008) states: "You must respect people’s right to confidentiality." "You must ensure people are informed about how and why information is shared by those who will be providing their care." "You must disclose information if you believe someone may be at risk of harm‚ in line with the law of the country in which you are practising." Confidentiality A duty of confidence arises when one person discloses information
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The Counseling Relationship The counseling relationship is a specific guideline within the ACA Code of Ethics and the state of Maryland’s legal and ethical guidelines. I selected the counseling relationship guidelines‚ since it’s importance ranges from informing clients about counseling to avoiding dual relationships. When working with clients it is extremely important to follow the guidelines given in order to avoid harm and benefit clients. As a future counselor‚ I appreciate the guidelines given
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follow-up Because a new HIV diagnosis can be stressful to an individual‚ it is not only important to seek follow-up care from a medical standpoint‚ but from a mental and spiritual standpoint as well. Some follow-up recommendations may include: 1. Prompt medical treatment for initiation of antiretroviral medications‚ appropriate vaccine administration 2. Continuation of medical care including taking prescribed medication‚ even when not symptomatic. 3. Education regarding changes in behaviors to
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Christy Figueroa 109 cr 44150 Powderly‚Tx 75473 Student id# 21732115 Confidentiality of Health Information‚ HIT 109 Research project number (40903400) In the medical field correct medical files are very important. Sometimes errors are just a typographical error. Any information that will have an effect on a diagnosis ‚treatment‚ or ability to be contacted will affect you and your health today and in the future‚ should be corrected. If you correct something it should be time stamped and dated
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The American Counseling Association provides a Code of Ethics (2014) that clearly establishes a set of ethical obligations that ACA members must follow. The Code also guides professional counselors and counselors-in-training to ethical practices and strengthens professional counselor identity. Through this Code‚ the ACA clarifies its current and prospective members’ ethical responsibilities and informs those who are served by the ACA members. ACA members using the Code’s ethical decision-making guide
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how the service worker should treat service users. There are five different care values: - Promoting Anti-Discriminatory practice. -Maintaining confidentiality of information. -Respect and acknowledging individual choice‚ culture‚ Identity and beliefs. -Promoting effective communication and relationships. -Promoting empowerment. Confidentiality is ensuring service users private information is only accessible on a need to know basis and is protected from those who are not authorised to view
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Confidentiality Confidentiality is very important while working in a child’s workforce. Some information that concerns you needs to be shared but only with your super visor or maybe a parent or carer. Other information needs to be strictly confidential. The only necessary information to be shared within all staff and not just your super visor is food allergies‚ personal arrangements etc. For example‚ if a parent comes to you for some advice or a gossip about her having an argument with her other
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