California MFT Law and Ethics Practice
Tests Exam Questions And Answers
If a client is reluctant to share records, even if sharing records is a
good idea, what should a therapist do first? -
correct answer ✅In what case regarding sharing records might it
be a good idea to start with where the client's at and also
acknowledge the client's self determination?
Is obtaining informed consent a legal or ethical issue? -
correct answer ✅WHAT that happens at the onset of treatment is
BOTH a legal and ethical issue?
If a client is elderly and not taking care of his home (very, very
messy) but has no dementia and wants to stay in his home, what is
the best course of action? -
correct answer ✅In what instances would it be a good idea to
arrange for an in-home assessment of an elderly person whose
family wants them to move to a facility?
*We want to make sure to respect self-determination and assess
that family aren't exerting too much control over decisions.
If a client presents with an issue that is outside of the scope of
competence of the therapist, should the therapist first tell the client
their limitations or seek consultation immediately? -
, California MFT Law and Ethics Practice
Tests Exam Questions And Answers
correct answer ✅In what case would a therapist refrain from
telling the client about the therapist's limitations in treating a
certain area?
Is it illegal to avoid talking about termination with someone who
doesn't have any treatment goals to work on but the therapist is
enjoying the sessions, or is it simply unethical? -
correct answer ✅It is unethical to treat a patient in WHAT instance
where the patient is doing well?
Can you assert privilege when you get a court order? -
correct answer ✅What type of subpoena is one that a therapist
wouldn't assert privilege for?
If you receive a court order for a client's records what is the most
important thing to do? -
correct answer ✅Contacting a lawyer is the best and ultimate
option for protecting your client in response to WHAT type of
subpoena?
If a client is age 12 or older and is mature enough to consent to
their own treatment, should a therapist simply allow the child to
consent on their own or determine whether or not to get the
Tests Exam Questions And Answers
If a client is reluctant to share records, even if sharing records is a
good idea, what should a therapist do first? -
correct answer ✅In what case regarding sharing records might it
be a good idea to start with where the client's at and also
acknowledge the client's self determination?
Is obtaining informed consent a legal or ethical issue? -
correct answer ✅WHAT that happens at the onset of treatment is
BOTH a legal and ethical issue?
If a client is elderly and not taking care of his home (very, very
messy) but has no dementia and wants to stay in his home, what is
the best course of action? -
correct answer ✅In what instances would it be a good idea to
arrange for an in-home assessment of an elderly person whose
family wants them to move to a facility?
*We want to make sure to respect self-determination and assess
that family aren't exerting too much control over decisions.
If a client presents with an issue that is outside of the scope of
competence of the therapist, should the therapist first tell the client
their limitations or seek consultation immediately? -
, California MFT Law and Ethics Practice
Tests Exam Questions And Answers
correct answer ✅In what case would a therapist refrain from
telling the client about the therapist's limitations in treating a
certain area?
Is it illegal to avoid talking about termination with someone who
doesn't have any treatment goals to work on but the therapist is
enjoying the sessions, or is it simply unethical? -
correct answer ✅It is unethical to treat a patient in WHAT instance
where the patient is doing well?
Can you assert privilege when you get a court order? -
correct answer ✅What type of subpoena is one that a therapist
wouldn't assert privilege for?
If you receive a court order for a client's records what is the most
important thing to do? -
correct answer ✅Contacting a lawyer is the best and ultimate
option for protecting your client in response to WHAT type of
subpoena?
If a client is age 12 or older and is mature enough to consent to
their own treatment, should a therapist simply allow the child to
consent on their own or determine whether or not to get the
