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Foundations - Application - MFT 6201 Legal Issues FULL AND Correct 2026 Updated 100 Correct -
National University Marriage AND Family Therapy Legal AND Ethical Issues Graduate
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
Introduction TO Legal AND 1-22 Therapist, Legal, State, Custody, Parent
Ethical Issues IN Marriage
AND Family Therapy
Confidentiality AND 23-44 Therapist, Family, Therapy, Marriage, Legal
Privileged Communication
Informed Consent AND Client 45-66 Therapy, Legal, Ethical, Records, State
Rights
Mandatory Reporting 67-88 Therapist, Therapy, State, Records, Child
Requirements Child Abuse
Elder Abuse DUTY TO WARN
Professional Boundaries 89-110 Therapist, Therapy, Legal, Ethical, State
AND Dual/multiple
Relationships
Licensing Scope OF AND 111-130 State, Child, Uniform, Therapist, Custody
Professional Competence
TOTAL 130 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - Introduction TO Legal AND Ethical Issues IN
Marriage AND Family Therapy
Q1.
In a state where the 'best interests of the child' standard governs custody disputes, an
MFT is court-ordered to provide a custody evaluation. The parents have joint legal
custody, but one parent has recently alleged parental alienation. Which legal principle
most directly obligates the therapist to consider the child's own preferences in the
evaluation?
A. The duty to warn under Tarasoff B. The Best Interests of the Child standard,
which includes the child's wishes when
age-appropriate
C. The AAMFT Code of Ethics mandate to D. The Health Insurance Portability and
avoid multiple relationships Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule
Correct: B - The Best Interests of the Child standard, which includes the child's wishes
when age-appropriate
Rationale:Under the best interests standard, courts typically consider the child's preferences
if the child is of sufficient age and maturity. The Tarasoff duty relates to threats, not custody.
AAMFT ethics and HIPAA do not directly address custody evaluation content. Thus, B is
correct.
Q2.
An MFT receives a subpoena for client records in a personal injury case where the client's
mental health is not at issue. The client refuses to sign a release. Which action is most
legally appropriate?
A. Disclose the records immediately to avoid B. Disclose only the minimum necessary
contempt of court. information to the court.
C. File a motion to quash the subpoena and D. Ignore the subpoena because it is not a
notify the client of the subpoena. court order.
Correct: C - File a motion to quash the subpoena and notify the client of the subpoena.
Rationale:A subpoena is not a court order for disclosure; the therapist must assert privilege
on behalf of the client, file a motion to quash if appropriate, and notify the client. Disclosing
without consent violates confidentiality. Ignoring a subpoena can lead to contempt, so C is
correct.
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, Section A - Introduction TO Legal AND Ethical Issues IN Marriage AND Family Therapy
Q3.
Under the 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Rule, which of the following is a permissible disclosure of
PHI without individual authorization?
A. To an employer for fitness-for-duty B. To a family member involved in the
evaluation without the employee's consent patient's care when the patient is present
and does not object
C. To a law enforcement official for a minor D. To a life insurance company for
crime investigation without a warrant underwriting purposes
Correct: B - To a family member involved in the patient's care when the patient is present
and does not object
Rationale:HIPAA permits disclosure to family members involved in care if the patient is
informed and does not object. Employer disclosures require authorization or a legal mandate.
Law enforcement generally requires a warrant, court order, or specific circumstances. Life
insurance disclosures require authorization. Thus, B is correct.
Q4.
A family therapist uses an online scheduling platform that stores appointment data in the
cloud. Which of the following is the most critical legal requirement to ensure HIPAA
compliance?
A. Obtaining a Business Associate B. Using a unique password for the platform
Agreement (BAA) with the platform
C. Informing clients that email is not secure
D. Encrypting the data on the therapist's
local device
Correct: A - Obtaining a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the platform
Rationale:A cloud scheduling platform is a business associate that creates, receives, or
maintains PHI on behalf of the therapist. A BAA is required to ensure the platform safeguards
PHI. Passwords, encryption, and client notification are important but do not satisfy the specific
legal requirement for a BAA.
Q5.
An MFT has been providing therapy to a couple. One partner discloses an affair privately
and requests that the therapist not share it with the other partner. The therapist believes
the secret undermines the therapy. According to AAMFT ethical codes and common MFT
practice, what should the therapist do?
A. Keep the secret to honor confidentiality. B. Terminate therapy immediately to avoid
an ethical conflict.
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AND CORRECT ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100%
CORRECT - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
130 Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales
100 PERCENT GUARANTEED PASS
INSTANT DOWNLOAD ANSWERS INCLUDED
IMPORTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This comprehensive examination preparation guide has been meticulously developed to help you succeed in the
MFT 6201 LEGAL ISSUES QUIZ - FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100%
CORRECT - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.. It contains 130 carefully selected questions that reflect the most current
exam content and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer and a detailed rationale
that explains the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 130 Questions
Foundations - Application - MFT 6201 Legal Issues FULL AND Correct 2026 Updated 100 Correct -
National University Marriage AND Family Therapy Legal AND Ethical Issues Graduate
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
Introduction TO Legal AND 1-22 Therapist, Legal, State, Custody, Parent
Ethical Issues IN Marriage
AND Family Therapy
Confidentiality AND 23-44 Therapist, Family, Therapy, Marriage, Legal
Privileged Communication
Informed Consent AND Client 45-66 Therapy, Legal, Ethical, Records, State
Rights
Mandatory Reporting 67-88 Therapist, Therapy, State, Records, Child
Requirements Child Abuse
Elder Abuse DUTY TO WARN
Professional Boundaries 89-110 Therapist, Therapy, Legal, Ethical, State
AND Dual/multiple
Relationships
Licensing Scope OF AND 111-130 State, Child, Uniform, Therapist, Custody
Professional Competence
TOTAL 130 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - Introduction TO Legal AND Ethical Issues IN
Marriage AND Family Therapy
Q1.
In a state where the 'best interests of the child' standard governs custody disputes, an
MFT is court-ordered to provide a custody evaluation. The parents have joint legal
custody, but one parent has recently alleged parental alienation. Which legal principle
most directly obligates the therapist to consider the child's own preferences in the
evaluation?
A. The duty to warn under Tarasoff B. The Best Interests of the Child standard,
which includes the child's wishes when
age-appropriate
C. The AAMFT Code of Ethics mandate to D. The Health Insurance Portability and
avoid multiple relationships Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule
Correct: B - The Best Interests of the Child standard, which includes the child's wishes
when age-appropriate
Rationale:Under the best interests standard, courts typically consider the child's preferences
if the child is of sufficient age and maturity. The Tarasoff duty relates to threats, not custody.
AAMFT ethics and HIPAA do not directly address custody evaluation content. Thus, B is
correct.
Q2.
An MFT receives a subpoena for client records in a personal injury case where the client's
mental health is not at issue. The client refuses to sign a release. Which action is most
legally appropriate?
A. Disclose the records immediately to avoid B. Disclose only the minimum necessary
contempt of court. information to the court.
C. File a motion to quash the subpoena and D. Ignore the subpoena because it is not a
notify the client of the subpoena. court order.
Correct: C - File a motion to quash the subpoena and notify the client of the subpoena.
Rationale:A subpoena is not a court order for disclosure; the therapist must assert privilege
on behalf of the client, file a motion to quash if appropriate, and notify the client. Disclosing
without consent violates confidentiality. Ignoring a subpoena can lead to contempt, so C is
correct.
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, Section A - Introduction TO Legal AND Ethical Issues IN Marriage AND Family Therapy
Q3.
Under the 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Rule, which of the following is a permissible disclosure of
PHI without individual authorization?
A. To an employer for fitness-for-duty B. To a family member involved in the
evaluation without the employee's consent patient's care when the patient is present
and does not object
C. To a law enforcement official for a minor D. To a life insurance company for
crime investigation without a warrant underwriting purposes
Correct: B - To a family member involved in the patient's care when the patient is present
and does not object
Rationale:HIPAA permits disclosure to family members involved in care if the patient is
informed and does not object. Employer disclosures require authorization or a legal mandate.
Law enforcement generally requires a warrant, court order, or specific circumstances. Life
insurance disclosures require authorization. Thus, B is correct.
Q4.
A family therapist uses an online scheduling platform that stores appointment data in the
cloud. Which of the following is the most critical legal requirement to ensure HIPAA
compliance?
A. Obtaining a Business Associate B. Using a unique password for the platform
Agreement (BAA) with the platform
C. Informing clients that email is not secure
D. Encrypting the data on the therapist's
local device
Correct: A - Obtaining a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the platform
Rationale:A cloud scheduling platform is a business associate that creates, receives, or
maintains PHI on behalf of the therapist. A BAA is required to ensure the platform safeguards
PHI. Passwords, encryption, and client notification are important but do not satisfy the specific
legal requirement for a BAA.
Q5.
An MFT has been providing therapy to a couple. One partner discloses an affair privately
and requests that the therapist not share it with the other partner. The therapist believes
the secret undermines the therapy. According to AAMFT ethical codes and common MFT
practice, what should the therapist do?
A. Keep the secret to honor confidentiality. B. Terminate therapy immediately to avoid
an ethical conflict.
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