Responsibility to patients-9
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MFTs do not maintain the therapeutic relationship solely for financial gain.
We cannot terminate for non-payment of fees except when termination is
handled in a clinically appropriate manner
Grounds for divorce
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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
Subpoenas and privilege
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A therapist's first response upon receiving a subpoena is to assert privilege.
The therapist can release records if the client gives him written permission
to do so, or if the court orders him to do so.
Responsibility to patients-10
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MFTs are client-centered, so we respect their choices, including those we
may not morally agree with. In addition, we put together treatment plans in
harmony with client choices and goals, and the offer a reasonable
likelihood of client benefit.
Advertising
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, MFTs do not solicit testimonials from clients
MFTs can represent themselves as specializing, as long as they have the
education, training, or experience to back it up
Who can invoke a 5150?
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Police officers
Members of the attending staff of a county certified facility
Other professionals designated by the county
Responsibility to patients-7
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Use sound clinical judgment when terminating and do so in an appropriate
manner
MFT Scope of Practice
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A legal term. An LMFT may:
Practice psychotherapy
Diagnose and treat mental disorders (in order to improve client's
relationships)
Administer and interpret psychological tests (as long as doing so is within
the MFT's scope of competence as determined by education, training, or
Give this one a try later!
MFTs do not maintain the therapeutic relationship solely for financial gain.
We cannot terminate for non-payment of fees except when termination is
handled in a clinically appropriate manner
Grounds for divorce
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, "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
Subpoenas and privilege
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A therapist's first response upon receiving a subpoena is to assert privilege.
The therapist can release records if the client gives him written permission
to do so, or if the court orders him to do so.
Responsibility to patients-10
Give this one a try later!
MFTs are client-centered, so we respect their choices, including those we
may not morally agree with. In addition, we put together treatment plans in
harmony with client choices and goals, and the offer a reasonable
likelihood of client benefit.
Advertising
Give this one a try later!
, MFTs do not solicit testimonials from clients
MFTs can represent themselves as specializing, as long as they have the
education, training, or experience to back it up
Who can invoke a 5150?
Give this one a try later!
Police officers
Members of the attending staff of a county certified facility
Other professionals designated by the county
Responsibility to patients-7
Give this one a try later!
Use sound clinical judgment when terminating and do so in an appropriate
manner
MFT Scope of Practice
Give this one a try later!
A legal term. An LMFT may:
Practice psychotherapy
Diagnose and treat mental disorders (in order to improve client's
relationships)
Administer and interpret psychological tests (as long as doing so is within
the MFT's scope of competence as determined by education, training, or
