NCE Professional Orientation and Ethics

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What is the ethical guideline regarding client testimonials in counseling?

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Counselors should not ask for testimonials from clients as it constitutes an ethics violation.

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What is required before sending a client's records to another professional?

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A dated release of information form signed by the client, specifying the terms of the release.

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What does abandonment mean in a counseling context?

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Abandonment refers to a counselor's failure to provide necessary services to a client, such as closing a practice without informing clients.

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What is the ethical consideration when developing self-help software for public use?

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The software must be initially designed for stand-alone usage rather than modifying a package that requires counselor support.

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What landmark case established the duty to warn a client in imminent danger?

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Tarasoff versus the Board of Regents of the University of California.

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What is nonmaleficence in counseling ethics?

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The principle of nonmaleficence refers to the obligation to not inflict harm intentionally.

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What constitutes a multiple relationship in counseling?

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A multiple relationship occurs when a counselor has more than one type of relationship with a client, which can lead to conflicts of interest.

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What is the significance of informed consent in counseling?

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Informed consent ensures that clients are fully aware of the counseling process, including risks and benefits, before agreeing to treatment.

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What is confidentiality in the context of counseling?

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Confidentiality is the ethical duty of counselors to protect client information from disclosure without consent.

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What does the term 'duty to warn' imply for counselors?

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The duty to warn requires counselors to inform potential victims and authorities if a client poses a serious threat to themselves or others.