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Question 1 0..5 points
An 8-year-old client tells you that a neighbor, a teen-age boy, gives her candy when she pulls down her panties. He then looks at her
buttocks, but he does not touch her. She feels a little uncomfortable but doesn't run away and doesn't think there's anything wrong.
What do you do?
Question options:
don't report because nothing "abusive" is going on take a "wait
and see attitude" since he has just bothered her so far give her
an opportunity to express her feelings in therapy
report to the authorities
Question .5
2 points
, You are referred a 19-year-old who is currently on probation. His treatment is court mandated. One day, his probation officer calls
you and asks for information concerning the client. You should:
Question options:
give the officer only information concerning the crime whether or not the client has signed a waiver.
give no information to the officer unless the client has signed a waiver. give the
officer any information he requests since the treatment was court mandated.
give the officer only information about your client's attendance at therapy sessions.
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Remember that there are three sections of law that address permissive exceptions to confidentiality: Civil Code 56.10, Evidence Code
1024, and Penal Code 11166.05. Also keep in mind that "court mandated treatment" is not the same as a "court order" when it comes to
disclosure of information.
Question 3 0..5 points
Privilege and confidentiality are similar, except:
Question options:
privilege is a right of the therapist, confidentiality is the client's right.
confidentiality is an ethical obligation, privilege is an ethical obligation and a legal requirement.
privilege is a legal requirement, confidentiality is an ethical obligation and legal requirement.
privilege is an ethical obligation, confidentiality is a legal requirement.
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Legal Issues Quiz
Your work has been saved and submitted
Question 1 0..5 points
An 8-year-old client tells you that a neighbor, a teen-age boy, gives her candy when she pulls down her panties. He then looks at her
buttocks, but he does not touch her. She feels a little uncomfortable but doesn't run away and doesn't think there's anything wrong.
What do you do?
Question options:
don't report because nothing "abusive" is going on take a "wait
and see attitude" since he has just bothered her so far give her
an opportunity to express her feelings in therapy
report to the authorities
Question .5
2 points
, You are referred a 19-year-old who is currently on probation. His treatment is court mandated. One day, his probation officer calls
you and asks for information concerning the client. You should:
Question options:
give the officer only information concerning the crime whether or not the client has signed a waiver.
give no information to the officer unless the client has signed a waiver. give the
officer any information he requests since the treatment was court mandated.
give the officer only information about your client's attendance at therapy sessions.
Hide question 2 feedback
Feedback
Remember that there are three sections of law that address permissive exceptions to confidentiality: Civil Code 56.10, Evidence Code
1024, and Penal Code 11166.05. Also keep in mind that "court mandated treatment" is not the same as a "court order" when it comes to
disclosure of information.
Question 3 0..5 points
Privilege and confidentiality are similar, except:
Question options:
privilege is a right of the therapist, confidentiality is the client's right.
confidentiality is an ethical obligation, privilege is an ethical obligation and a legal requirement.
privilege is a legal requirement, confidentiality is an ethical obligation and legal requirement.
privilege is an ethical obligation, confidentiality is a legal requirement.
