CA MFT EXAM - LAW LATEST
& ETHICS
When dealing with CSW's or probation officers - ANSWERS-It's up to
the thx to determine whether the information requested is "reasonably
necessary" -- not the CSW or probation officer
Record Keeping - ANSWERS-Must do so "consistent with sound
clinical judgment, the standards of the profession, and the nature of the
services being rendered"
Records must be stored, transmitted, transported, and disposed of in
ways that protect client confidentiality
LMFT's urged to keep records for 10 years (psychologists required to
keep them for 7)
In the case of a minor, keep records for 10 years or until minor is 21
Access to Records - ANSWERS-Clients and parents can see records
Requests to see records must be in writing
Thx can then:
Let client see the actual records
Give client a copy of records
Give client a summary of records
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, CA MFT EXAM - LAW LATEST
& ETHICS
Refuse access if substantial risk of detrimental consequences to client
upon seeing the records
If thx refuses access, thx must determine that allowing access would
harm therapeutic alliance or risk harm to client's physical or emotional
well-being
Sexual misconduct with a client - ANSWERS-Thx must give client the
brochure entitled, "Professional Therapy Never Includes Sex"
If the reporting client is an adult, no report
If the client is a minor, report to CPS
If thx has reasonable suspicion that former thx may be abusing minors,
must report
BBS will not receive a report of sexual misconduct from another thx
Sexual misconduct with a client-2 - ANSWERS-Prohibited by law and
ethical standards
Is a felony
Thx is both civilly liable and criminally liable, even if client initiated or
consented to it
Mandatory revocation of license
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, CA MFT EXAM - LAW LATEST
& ETHICS
No sex with a client for 2 years
Grounds for divorce - ANSWERS-"Blame" has been abolished
Irreconcilable differences on the part of at least 1 spouse
Incurable insanity
Must reside in California for at least 6 months
Must reside in the county for at least 3 months
Custody & Consent to treat a minor - ANSWERS-Physical custody has
no impact
Only legal custody matters
If there is "joint legal custody" or just "joint custody" then either parent
If there is sole legal custody, then it is whoever has that
Disability Insurance must cover - ANSWERS-Schizophrenia,
schizoaffective D/O, Bipolar D/O, Major Depressive D/O, Panic
Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive D/O, Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Anorexia Nervosa, and Bulimia Nervosa
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& ETHICS
When dealing with CSW's or probation officers - ANSWERS-It's up to
the thx to determine whether the information requested is "reasonably
necessary" -- not the CSW or probation officer
Record Keeping - ANSWERS-Must do so "consistent with sound
clinical judgment, the standards of the profession, and the nature of the
services being rendered"
Records must be stored, transmitted, transported, and disposed of in
ways that protect client confidentiality
LMFT's urged to keep records for 10 years (psychologists required to
keep them for 7)
In the case of a minor, keep records for 10 years or until minor is 21
Access to Records - ANSWERS-Clients and parents can see records
Requests to see records must be in writing
Thx can then:
Let client see the actual records
Give client a copy of records
Give client a summary of records
END OF
PAGE
1
, CA MFT EXAM - LAW LATEST
& ETHICS
Refuse access if substantial risk of detrimental consequences to client
upon seeing the records
If thx refuses access, thx must determine that allowing access would
harm therapeutic alliance or risk harm to client's physical or emotional
well-being
Sexual misconduct with a client - ANSWERS-Thx must give client the
brochure entitled, "Professional Therapy Never Includes Sex"
If the reporting client is an adult, no report
If the client is a minor, report to CPS
If thx has reasonable suspicion that former thx may be abusing minors,
must report
BBS will not receive a report of sexual misconduct from another thx
Sexual misconduct with a client-2 - ANSWERS-Prohibited by law and
ethical standards
Is a felony
Thx is both civilly liable and criminally liable, even if client initiated or
consented to it
Mandatory revocation of license
END OF
PAGE
2
, CA MFT EXAM - LAW LATEST
& ETHICS
No sex with a client for 2 years
Grounds for divorce - ANSWERS-"Blame" has been abolished
Irreconcilable differences on the part of at least 1 spouse
Incurable insanity
Must reside in California for at least 6 months
Must reside in the county for at least 3 months
Custody & Consent to treat a minor - ANSWERS-Physical custody has
no impact
Only legal custody matters
If there is "joint legal custody" or just "joint custody" then either parent
If there is sole legal custody, then it is whoever has that
Disability Insurance must cover - ANSWERS-Schizophrenia,
schizoaffective D/O, Bipolar D/O, Major Depressive D/O, Panic
Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive D/O, Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Anorexia Nervosa, and Bulimia Nervosa
END OF
PAGE
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