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California RDH Law and Ethics exam 250
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest
Update This Year
Q; 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?
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?
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?
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?
Contacting a lawyer is the best and ultimate option for protecting your client in response to
WHAT type of subpoena?
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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 parents' consent?
A therapist always needs to first assess if there is a reason not to include the parents in WHAT
situations at the start of therapy?
If a therapist decides not to include a minor's parents in treatment, what is the next step to
take immediately after obtaining the client's informed consent?
When should a therapist document in the record the reasons why a minor's parents are not
included?
If a minor is age 12 or older (and mature) and their parents are supportive of therapy (there is
reason to include them) what should a therapist do?
A therapist should obtain consent from a minor's parents and allow them to pay for treatment
in what instances?
If a family with some children older the age of 12 and some below and are engaging in family
treatment who should consent?
All members of the family should consent for treatment even if what is true?
What should a therapist do when a client refuses to pay after learning of the fee after
treatment began even if it was a crisis situation?
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A therapist should always accept a client's refusal to pay in what instance?
If a therapist treats a client in crisis without disclosing fees what is an option that the
therapist can take if the client refuses to pay?
A therapist can negotiate for a partial fee if a client refuses to pay in what type of situation
involving a crisis?
If a client is reluctant to share records, even if sharing records is a good idea, what should a
therapist do first?
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?
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?
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.
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If a client is in crisis and refuses to pay for the initial session because they didn't know the
fee, what are some options the therapist has?
A therapist can do one of the following in what instance?
1. Refer a client out who is refusing to pay the fee
2. Inform the client that future sessions will be at the therapist's full rate
If a student threatens to shoot kids at his school and has access to a gun but later retracts his
statement, how should a therapist respond?
A therapist should contact the police because how horrible would it be if he did it and the
police hadn't been warned?
If a client is moving out of the area and wants to continue skype sessions, what is the
therapist's legal and ethical duty?
A therapist should initially help the client explore finding a therapist in the new area unless the
area has few resources. This should be done first before automatically offering telemedicine
sessions.
If a therapist accidentally texts the wrong client or sends a personal text to a client a therapist
should
Acknowledge the mistake and discuss the boundary violation.
If a client gives you a gift card, what should you do?
California RDH Law and Ethics exam 250
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest
Update This Year
Q; 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?
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?
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?
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?
Contacting a lawyer is the best and ultimate option for protecting your client in response to
WHAT type of subpoena?
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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 parents' consent?
A therapist always needs to first assess if there is a reason not to include the parents in WHAT
situations at the start of therapy?
If a therapist decides not to include a minor's parents in treatment, what is the next step to
take immediately after obtaining the client's informed consent?
When should a therapist document in the record the reasons why a minor's parents are not
included?
If a minor is age 12 or older (and mature) and their parents are supportive of therapy (there is
reason to include them) what should a therapist do?
A therapist should obtain consent from a minor's parents and allow them to pay for treatment
in what instances?
If a family with some children older the age of 12 and some below and are engaging in family
treatment who should consent?
All members of the family should consent for treatment even if what is true?
What should a therapist do when a client refuses to pay after learning of the fee after
treatment began even if it was a crisis situation?
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A therapist should always accept a client's refusal to pay in what instance?
If a therapist treats a client in crisis without disclosing fees what is an option that the
therapist can take if the client refuses to pay?
A therapist can negotiate for a partial fee if a client refuses to pay in what type of situation
involving a crisis?
If a client is reluctant to share records, even if sharing records is a good idea, what should a
therapist do first?
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?
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?
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.
, Page 4 of 50
If a client is in crisis and refuses to pay for the initial session because they didn't know the
fee, what are some options the therapist has?
A therapist can do one of the following in what instance?
1. Refer a client out who is refusing to pay the fee
2. Inform the client that future sessions will be at the therapist's full rate
If a student threatens to shoot kids at his school and has access to a gun but later retracts his
statement, how should a therapist respond?
A therapist should contact the police because how horrible would it be if he did it and the
police hadn't been warned?
If a client is moving out of the area and wants to continue skype sessions, what is the
therapist's legal and ethical duty?
A therapist should initially help the client explore finding a therapist in the new area unless the
area has few resources. This should be done first before automatically offering telemedicine
sessions.
If a therapist accidentally texts the wrong client or sends a personal text to a client a therapist
should
Acknowledge the mistake and discuss the boundary violation.
If a client gives you a gift card, what should you do?
